Bear Creek
Township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Bear Creek is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with 2,754 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Bear Creek Village, 1.9 miles SW.
- 2,754residents (2020 Census)
- 67.2 sq miland area · 174.1 km²
- 41 / sq mipopulation density
- 18602main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Bear Creek
Bear Creek Township is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The township has a total area of 67.8 square miles (176 km2), making it is the largest municipality (by total area) in Luzerne County. The population was 2,752 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Bear Creek
- Median household income
- $88,333
- Median home value
- $250,200
- Median rent
- $816/mo
- Median age
- 49.3
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Bear Creek had 2,754 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,754 |
|---|---|
| Density | 41 per sq mi (16 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bear Creek at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Luzerne County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 2,754 (2020) |
| Land area | 67.22 sq mi (174.1 km²) |
| Water area | 1.88 sq mi (4.87 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.2026° N, 75.7243° W |
| ZIP codes | 18602, 18702 |
| Official website | bearcreektownship.org/index.php?main |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4207904592 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bear Creek
- Bear Creek Village1.9 mi SW
- Buck4.1 mi SE
- Jenkins5.7 mi N
- Thornhurst5.8 mi E
- Plains6.3 mi NW
- Laurel Run6.4 mi W
- Penn Lake Park6.6 mi SW
- Laflin7.0 mi NW
- Hudson7.6 mi NW
- Yatesville7.6 mi NW
- Fairview7.6 mi SW
- Georgetown7.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bear Creek
What county is Bear Creek in?
Bear Creek is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Bear Creek, PA?
2,754 people lived in Bear Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bear Creek, PA?
The main ZIP code is 18602. Other ZIP codes: 18702.
What towns are near Bear Creek?
Bear Creek Village (1.9 mi), Buck (4.1 mi), Jenkins (5.7 mi), Thornhurst (5.8 mi), Plains (6.3 mi).
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