Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 11 min5:28 am – 8:39 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 11 min7:25 am – 4:35 pm
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People12,986 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 40.65,897 householdsMedian household income $64,708Median home value $176,100Median rent $911 a month66% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,339 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.0% unemployment rate62% of adults are in the labour force, 6,284 employedMain industries: education and health care 25%, professional and business services 12%, retail 12%Average commute 17 minutes83% drive alone, 5% car-pool, 9% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages30% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 10% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 93%, Spanish 3%, other Indo-European languages 2%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateLackawanna County, PA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsRiver flooding Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighLightning Relatively HighCold wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality74% of days had good air in 2025270 of 365 days measured92 moderate, 3 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 39, worst day 117main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Lackawanna County monitors, PA
Internet at home85% of households have a broadband subscription71% have cable, fibre or DSL13% rely on a mobile data plan alone11% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterPaw Ceasetownserves 58,467 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
