Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 9 min5:30 am – 8:40 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 12 min7:25 am – 4:37 pm
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People16,387 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 38.36,630 householdsMedian household income $58,558Median home value $138,300Median rent $965 a month66% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,240 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.7% unemployment rate59% of adults are in the labour force, 7,170 employedMain industries: education and health care 26%, retail 12%, manufacturing 11%Average commute 19 minutes74% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 5% walk or cycle, 14% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 6% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 87%, Spanish 11%6% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateLuzerne County, PA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Very HighLightning Relatively HighRiver flooding Relatively HighCold wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Internet at home85% of households have a broadband subscription66% have cable, fibre or DSL16% rely on a mobile data plan alone13% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterPa Amer Water Co Lake Scrantonserves 137,142 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
