Foster
Township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Foster is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with 3,408 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Freeland, 2.1 miles NW.
- 3,408residents (2020 Census)
- 44.7 sq miland area · 115.8 km²
- 76 / sq mipopulation density
- 18224main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Foster
Foster Township is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The population was 3,413 at the 2020 census.
Foster Township police services are provided by White Haven Police Department. Emergency medical services are provided jointly by Freeland Northside Community Ambulance and White Haven Rescue Unit. Fearnots Volunteer Fire Company is Foster Township's Fire Department.
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Living in Foster
- Median household income
- $68,384
- Median home value
- $170,200
- Median rent
- $1,289/mo
- Median age
- 54.3
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Foster had 3,408 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,408 |
|---|---|
| Density | 76 per sq mi (29 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Foster at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Luzerne County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 3,408 (2020) |
| Land area | 44.71 sq mi (115.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.0086° N, 75.8587° W |
| ZIP codes | 18224, 18221 |
| Official website | fostertownship.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4207926928 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Foster
- Freeland2.1 mi NW
- Jeddo2.3 mi SW
- Hickory Hills2.7 mi NE
- Lausanne3.4 mi SE
- Beech Mountain Lakes4.5 mi NW
- Weatherly5.0 mi SE
- White Haven5.1 mi NE
- Lattimer5.4 mi W
- Pardeesville5.7 mi W
- Harleigh6.0 mi W
- Beaver Meadows6.1 mi SW
- Dennison6.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Foster
What county is Foster in?
Foster is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Foster, PA?
3,408 people lived in Foster at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Foster, PA?
The main ZIP code is 18224. Other ZIP codes: 18221.
What towns are near Foster?
Freeland (2.1 mi), Jeddo (2.3 mi), Hickory Hills (2.7 mi), Lausanne (3.4 mi), Beech Mountain Lakes (4.5 mi).
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