Fairmount
Township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Fairmount is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with 1,210 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Ross, 4.1 miles E.
- 1,210residents (2020 Census)
- 45.7 sq miland area · 118.3 km²
- 26 / sq mipopulation density
- 18656ZIP code
About Fairmount
Fairmount Township is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,207 at the 2020 census. Fairmount Township is home to Ricketts Glen State Park. The park receives tens of thousands of visitors each year.
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Living in Fairmount
- Median household income
- $80,417
- Median home value
- $257,700
- Median rent
- $814/mo
- Median age
- 51.4
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Fairmount had 1,210 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,210 |
|---|---|
| Density | 26 per sq mi (10 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairmount at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Luzerne County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 1,210 (2020) |
| Land area | 45.67 sq mi (118.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.2918° N, 76.2631° W |
| ZIP code | 18656 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4207924752 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairmount
- Ross4.1 mi E
- Sugarloaf5.4 mi W
- Jamison City5.5 mi W
- Elk Grove7.6 mi W
- Huntington7.7 mi S
- New Columbus8.3 mi S
- Pikes Creek8.4 mi E
- Union8.6 mi SE
- Waller8.8 mi SW
- Benton9.2 mi SW
- Hunlock9.4 mi SE
- Davidson9.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Fairmount
What county is Fairmount in?
Fairmount is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Fairmount, PA?
1,210 people lived in Fairmount at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairmount, PA?
The ZIP code of Fairmount is 18656.
What towns are near Fairmount?
Ross (4.1 mi), Sugarloaf (5.4 mi), Jamison City (5.5 mi), Elk Grove (7.6 mi), Huntington (7.7 mi).
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