Canaan
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Canaan is a township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, with 3,610 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,568 ft (478 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waymart, 1.4 miles NW.
- 3,610residents (2020 Census)
- 1,568 ftelevation · 478 m
- 18.3 sq miland area · 47.3 km²
- 198 / sq mipopulation density
- 18472ZIP code
About Canaan
Canaan is a second-class township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The township's population was 3,610 at the time of the 2020 United States Census.
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Living in Canaan
- Median household income
- $73,036
- Median home value
- $276,300
- Median rent
- $850/mo
- Median age
- 40
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Canaan had 3,610 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,610 |
|---|---|
| Density | 198 per sq mi (76 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canaan at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 3,610 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.26 sq mi (47.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,568 ft (478 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5739° N, 75.3829° W |
| ZIP code | 18472 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4212711056 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canaan
- Waymart1.4 mi NW
- Prompton3.3 mi NE
- South Canaan4.2 mi S
- Simpson5.0 mi W
- Clinton5.3 mi N
- Bethany5.6 mi NE
- Cherry Ridge6.0 mi SE
- Vandling6.0 mi NW
- Carbondale6.3 mi W
- Texas6.6 mi E
- Browndale6.7 mi NW
- Honesdale6.8 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Canaan
What county is Canaan in?
Canaan is in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Canaan, PA?
3,610 people lived in Canaan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canaan, PA?
The ZIP code of Canaan is 18472.
What is the elevation of Canaan?
1,568 feet (478 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canaan?
Waymart (1.4 mi), Prompton (3.3 mi), South Canaan (4.2 mi), Simpson (5.0 mi), Clinton (5.3 mi).
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