City

Jermyn, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lackawanna County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥7,174Population
💰$76,847Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$201,800Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓46.7%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.4%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.2%
Asian0.4%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads46.7% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma32 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,767 (33.6%)
Some College491 (9.3%)
Associates512 (9.7%)
Bachelors824 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree1,628 (31%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 33.6%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 31%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad33.6%
Some College9.3%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate31.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,847 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$201,800 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$929/mo
Total Housing Units3,390
Vacant Units359

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Jermyn, PA

Jermyn is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lackawanna County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,174 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Jermyn is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,847 is near the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Jermyn is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $201,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $929 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jermyn is well-educated. 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.81%).

Jermyn, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Jermyn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18433 7,174 $76,847 $201,800 $929 4.1% 46.7% 80.7%