City

Old Forge, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lackawanna County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥8,533Population
💰$73,258Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$169,700Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓44.0%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.8%Hispanic: 9.3%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1.2%Other: 4.7%Race
White83.8%
Hispanic9.3%
Black0.6%
Asian1.2%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads44.0% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma44 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,084 (33.7%)
Some College707 (11.4%)
Associates628 (10.2%)
Bachelors730 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree1,991 (32.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 32.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College11.4%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate32.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.2%Renter: 28.8%Tenure
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,258 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$169,700 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$862/mo
Total Housing Units3,949
Vacant Units199

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Old Forge, PA

Old Forge is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lackawanna County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,533 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Old Forge is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,258 is near the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Old Forge is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $862 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Old Forge is well-educated. 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.83%).

Old Forge, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Old Forge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18518 8,533 $73,258 $169,700 $862 5.6% 44.0% 71.2%