Great Bend

Borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

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Great Bend is a borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, with 627 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Hallstead, 1.1 miles S.

About Great Bend

Great Bend is a borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States, 39 miles (63 km) north of Scranton. According to 2020 Census data, Great Bend's population was 634, down 13.6% from 2010. Great Bend sits along the Susquehanna River, less than two miles (about 3 km) from the New York State border, and is located directly off Interstate 81. Several small manufacturers also call Great Bend home. Great Bend is considered a bedroom community of the Binghamton, NY metropolitan area. Downtown Binghamton is roughly 11 miles (18 km) from Great Bend. The borough has three public parks. Billy Greenwood Memorial Park on Kilrow Avenue and Veterans' Memorial Park on Spring St. overlook the Susquehanna River. Great Bend is within the Blue Ridge School District.

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Living in Great Bend

Median household income
$46,071
Median home value
$160,900
Median rent
$702/mo
Median age
56.5
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Great Bend, PA population

Great Bend had 627 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census627
Density2,145 per sq mi (828 per km²)

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

Great Bend at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountySusquehanna County
TypeBorough
Population627 (2020)
Land area0.29 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Coordinates41.9730° N, 75.7452° W
ZIP code18821
Census code (GEOID)4230728

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

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Frequently asked questions about Great Bend

What county is Great Bend in?

Great Bend is in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Great Bend, PA?

627 people lived in Great Bend at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Great Bend, PA?

The ZIP code of Great Bend is 18821.

What towns are near Great Bend?

Hallstead (1.1 mi), Liberty (5.4 mi), Franklin (6.8 mi), New Milford (6.8 mi), Oakland (7.0 mi).

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