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Waverly, PA
Census-designated place in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18471.
Population
653
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
417
ZIP codes
1
Waverly and its ZIP codes
Waverly at a glance
- Waverly is 43% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $124,167 a year, 59% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $405,200 (59% above Pennsylvania).
Local data for Waverly, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waverly, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$124,167
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$405,200
Homeownership
92.2%
Bachelor's or higher
68.3%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (141), Polish Americans (99), Irish Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lackawanna County. PPP loans are for Waverly.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,423
98,798 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,756
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $7,669 per person
PPP loans
$1.8M
22 loans, 229 jobs reported
How people get to work
Waverly, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waverly, 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
85° / 20°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Waverly
1 in or overlapping Waverly. Population shown
Cities near Waverly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlenburnCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.8 |
| DaltonBorough | 1.7 mi | 3 |
| Clarks GreenBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Clarks SummitBorough | 2.6 mi | 1.6 |
| ChinchillaCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.5 |
| FactoryvilleBorough | 4.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Dickson CityBorough | 5.6 mi | 4.8 |
| BlakelyBorough | 6.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Lake WinolaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.5 |
| NicholsonBorough | 7.7 mi | 1.2 |
| ArchbaldBorough | 8.2 mi | 17.1 |
| JermynBorough | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| MayfieldBorough | 8.9 mi | 2.4 |
| ScrantonCity | 9 mi | 25.3 |
| ThroopBorough | 9.2 mi | 5 |
| DunmoreBorough | 9.2 mi | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waverly, PA in?
- Waverly is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Waverly, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Waverly include 18471.
- What is the population of Waverly, PA?
- About 653 people live in Waverly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waverly?
- Nearby places include Glenburn (1.4 mi), Dalton (1.7 mi), Clarks Green (2.2 mi), Clarks Summit (2.6 mi), Chinchilla (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023