Duryea
Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Duryea is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with 5,036 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 623 ft (190 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hughestown, 1.6 miles S.
- 5,036residents (2020 Census)
- 623 ftelevation · 190 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.3 km²
- 911 / sq mipopulation density
- 18642ZIP code
About Duryea
Duryea is a borough in the Greater Pittston area of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States, 9 miles (14 km) south of Scranton. The Susquehanna River marks Duryea's western boundary and the Lackawanna River flows through Duryea. It was incorporated as a borough in 1901, and had a notable switching rail yard, the Duryea yard (or Muller yard), connecting the central Wyoming Valley to destinations in lower New York and down-state Pennsylvania (in Harrisburg and Philadelphia). Coal mining and silk manufacturing were the chief industries in Duryea's early years. The population was 5,032 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Duryea
- Median household income
- $62,462
- Median home value
- $157,900
- Median rent
- $1,130/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Duryea had 5,036 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,036 |
|---|---|
| Density | 911 per sq mi (352 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Duryea at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Luzerne County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 5,036 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.53 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3513° N, 75.7761° W |
| ZIP code | 18642 |
| Official website | duryeaborough.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4220512 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Duryea
- Hughestown1.6 mi S
- Pittston1.7 mi S
- West Pittston2.0 mi SW
- Avoca2.0 mi SE
- Old Forge2.2 mi NE
- Dupont2.6 mi SE
- Browntown2.6 mi S
- Exeter2.9 mi SW
- Yatesville3.3 mi S
- Ransom3.8 mi N
- Moosic4.1 mi E
- Inkerman4.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Duryea
What county is Duryea in?
Duryea is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Duryea, PA?
5,036 people lived in Duryea at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Duryea, PA?
The ZIP code of Duryea is 18642.
What is the elevation of Duryea?
623 feet (190 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Duryea?
Hughestown (1.6 mi), Pittston (1.7 mi), West Pittston (2.0 mi), Avoca (2.0 mi), Old Forge (2.2 mi).
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