Forty Fort

Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

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Forty Fort is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with 4,239 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 551 ft (168 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kingston, 1.3 miles SW.

About Forty Fort

Forty Fort is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,233 at the 2020 census. Its neighbors are Wyoming (to the north), Plains Township (to the east), Kingston (to the south), and Swoyersville (to the west). The Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport and the Wyoming Seminary Lower School are both located in the borough.

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Living in Forty Fort

Median household income
$74,432
Median home value
$173,000
Median rent
$998/mo
Median age
40.2
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Forty Fort, PA population

Forty Fort had 4,239 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,239
Density3,247 per sq mi (1,254 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Forty Fort at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyLuzerne County
TypeBorough
Population4,239 (2020)
Land area1.31 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Water area0.21 sq mi (0.55 km²)
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Coordinates41.2801° N, 75.8732° W
ZIP codes18704, 18709
Official websitefortyfort.org
Census code (GEOID)4226880

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Forty Fort

What county is Forty Fort in?

Forty Fort is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Forty Fort, PA?

4,239 people lived in Forty Fort at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Forty Fort, PA?

The main ZIP code is 18704. Other ZIP codes: 18709.

What is the elevation of Forty Fort?

551 feet (168 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Forty Fort?

Kingston (1.3 mi), Swoyersville (1.3 mi), Luzerne (1.3 mi), Pringle (1.5 mi), Hilldale (2.0 mi).

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