Jessup, Pennsylvania
Jessup: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Jessup is a city located in the county of Lackawanna in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,676 and a population density of 689 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,372 inhabitants.
The city was created 176 years ago in 1848.
Quick Facts about Jessup
| Population : | 4,372 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Lackawanna County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 570 |
| Area : | 6.79 km2 |
| Altitude : | 322 feet / 98 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1849 (176 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 15:17:29 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 18434 |
| Density : | 644 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jessup is located at 41°28'7"N 75°33'44"W (41.4686900, -75.5621300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jessup decreased by 6.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,676 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,664 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,648 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,639 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,614 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,512 | -2.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,469 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,438 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,423 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,398 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,372 | -0.59% | estimation process |
Schools in Jessup
College & universities near Jessup, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214652 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | Dunmore (PA) | 18512-1602 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Jessup, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Jessup , Maryland locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States with a population of 7,137 people.
Other cities in Lackawanna County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lackawanna County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Scranton | 76,532 | The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. |
| City of Scranton | 76,089 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Dunmore | 12,836 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Old Forge | 8,048 | City in New York, United States of America |
| Archbald | 7,055 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Blakely | 6,174 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moosic | 5,813 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Dickson City | 5,731 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Olyphant | 5,007 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Clarks Summit | 4,843 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Throop | 3,887 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Spring Brook | 2,691 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Jermyn | 2,037 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moscow | 2,026 | Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Mount Cobb | 1,799 | Census designated place |
| Lehigh | 1,783 | Township in Pennsylvania, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Jessup distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
