Great Bend
Borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Great Bend is a borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, with 627 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Hallstead, 1.1 miles S.
- 627residents (2020 Census)
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 2,145 / sq mipopulation density
- 18821ZIP code
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 had 627 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 627 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,145 per sq mi (828 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Great Bend at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Susquehanna County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 627 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.29 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.9730° N, 75.7452° W |
| ZIP code | 18821 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4230728 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Great Bend
- Hallstead1.1 mi S
- Liberty5.4 mi W
- Franklin6.8 mi SW
- New Milford6.8 mi S
- Oakland7.0 mi E
- Susquehanna Depot7.4 mi E
- Lanesboro8.7 mi E
- Windsor, NY9.0 mi NE
- Lakeside9.1 mi SE
- Laurel Lake9.2 mi W
- Silver Lake10.1 mi W
- Jackson10.6 mi SE
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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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