Hanover
Township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Hanover is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with 11,445 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Sugar Notch, 0.7 miles SE.
- 11,445residents (2020 Census)
- 18.9 sq miland area · 49.0 km²
- 604 / sq mipopulation density
- 18706ZIP code
About Hanover
Hanover Township is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,424, making it the most populous township in the county.
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Living in Hanover
- Median household income
- $61,056
- Median home value
- $151,900
- Median rent
- $878/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Hanover had 11,445 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,445 |
|---|---|
| Density | 604 per sq mi (233 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hanover at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Luzerne County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 11,445 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.94 sq mi (49.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.1999° N, 75.9427° W |
| ZIP code | 18706 |
| Official website | hanovertownship.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4207932416 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hanover
- Sugar Notch0.7 mi SE
- Warrior Run0.9 mi SW
- Ashley2.4 mi E
- Plymouth2.9 mi N
- Rice3.0 mi S
- Nanticoke3.0 mi W
- Nuangola3.4 mi SW
- West Nanticoke3.7 mi W
- Sheatown4.0 mi W
- Georgetown4.1 mi NE
- Larksville4.5 mi N
- Edwardsville4.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hanover
What county is Hanover in?
Hanover is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Hanover, PA?
11,445 people lived in Hanover at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hanover, PA?
The ZIP code of Hanover is 18706.
What towns are near Hanover?
Sugar Notch (0.7 mi), Warrior Run (0.9 mi), Ashley (2.4 mi), Plymouth (2.9 mi), Rice (3.0 mi).
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