Old Forge, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Old Forge is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,497 at the 2020 census.[2] It is located about 3.5 miles from Scranton and 13 miles from Wilkes-Barre.

Old Forge, Pennsylvania
Borough
Old Forge Town Hall
Old Forge Town Hall
Nickname(s): 
Ol' Forge, Pizza Capital of the World
Location of Old Forge in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Location of Old Forge in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Old Forge is located in Pennsylvania
Old Forge
Old Forge
Location in Pennsylvania
Old Forge is located in the United States
Old Forge
Old Forge
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 41°22′11″N 75°44′18″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyLackawanna
Established1899
Government
  TypeMayor/Council
Area
  Total3.43 sq mi (8.88 km2)
  Land3.43 sq mi (8.88 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
732 ft (223 m)
Population
  Total8,497
  Density2,479.43/sq mi (957.25/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
18518
Area code570
FIPS code42-56576
GNIS feature ID1215326
Websitewww.oldforgeborough.com

References

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. "QuickFacts: Old Forge borough, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
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