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Vandling, PA
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
Population
964
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
734
ZIP codes
0
Vandling and its ZIP codes
Vandling at a glance
- Vandling is about 2.5 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,422, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $181,000 (29% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $844 a month.
Local data for Vandling, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vandling, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,422
Poverty rate
20.4%
Median home value
$181,000
Median rent
$844/mo
Homeownership
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (221), German Americans (178), Italian Americans (132).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lackawanna County. PPP loans are for Vandling.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,423
98,798 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,756
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.66B
FY 2026, $7,669 per person
How people get to work
Vandling, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.7%
- Carpooled22.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vandling, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
878
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 12°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Vandling
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest CityBorough | 1.9 mi | 0.9 |
| BrowndaleCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.6 |
| SimpsonCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.9 |
| WaymartBorough | 4.5 mi | 2.7 |
| CarbondaleCity | 4.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Union DaleBorough | 6.1 mi | 2.4 |
| MayfieldBorough | 6.8 mi | 2.4 |
| PromptonBorough | 7.7 mi | 1.5 |
| JermynBorough | 8.1 mi | 0.8 |
| ArchbaldBorough | 9.3 mi | 17.1 |
| BethanyBorough | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
| HonesdaleBorough | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| BlakelyBorough | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| JessupBorough | 12 mi | 6.7 |
| OlyphantBorough | 14 mi | 5.4 |
| Dickson CityBorough | 14 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vandling, PA in?
- Vandling is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Vandling, PA?
- About 964 people live in Vandling, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vandling?
- Nearby places include Forest City (1.9 mi), Browndale (2.1 mi), Simpson (2.5 mi), Waymart (4.5 mi), Carbondale (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023