Freeland
Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Freeland is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with 3,833 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,942 ft (592 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jeddo, 2.1 miles S.
- 3,833residents (2020 Census)
- 1,942 ftelevation · 592 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 5,676 / sq mipopulation density
- 18224ZIP code
About Freeland
Freeland is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was originally called Birbeckville, South Heberton, and Freehold. Freeland is 18 miles (29 km) south of Wilkes-Barre and 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Hazleton. It was incorporated as a borough on September 11, 1876. Coal mining was the chief industry in the community through the mid-20th century. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,833.
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Living in Freeland
- Median household income
- $57,833
- Median home value
- $118,000
- Median rent
- $939/mo
- Median age
- 34.1
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Freeland had 3,833 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,833 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,676 per sq mi (2,192 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Freeland at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Luzerne County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 3,833 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.68 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,942 ft (592 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0212° N, 75.8963° W |
| ZIP code | 18224 |
| Official website | freelandborough.com/Pages/Home.aspx |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4227744 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Freeland
- Jeddo2.1 mi S
- Foster2.1 mi SE
- Beech Mountain Lakes2.4 mi NW
- Lattimer3.9 mi SW
- Pardeesville4.0 mi W
- Hickory Hills4.1 mi E
- Butler4.2 mi W
- Harleigh4.6 mi SW
- Lausanne5.4 mi SE
- Dennison6.1 mi NE
- White Haven6.3 mi NE
- Hazleton6.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Freeland
What county is Freeland in?
Freeland is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Freeland, PA?
3,833 people lived in Freeland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Freeland, PA?
The ZIP code of Freeland is 18224.
What is the elevation of Freeland?
1,942 feet (592 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Freeland?
Jeddo (2.1 mi), Foster (2.1 mi), Beech Mountain Lakes (2.4 mi), Lattimer (3.9 mi), Pardeesville (4.0 mi).
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