Hughestown
Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Hughestown is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with 1,329 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 774 ft (236 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pittston, 0.8 miles W.
- 1,329residents (2020 Census)
- 774 ftelevation · 236 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 1,528 / sq mipopulation density
- 18642ZIP code
About Hughestown
Hughestown is a borough in the Greater Pittston area of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,326 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Hughestown
- Median household income
- $84,091
- Median home value
- $167,800
- Median rent
- $1,014/mo
- Median age
- 37.4
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Hughestown had 1,329 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,329 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,528 per sq mi (590 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hughestown at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Luzerne County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 1,329 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.87 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3289° N, 75.7700° W |
| ZIP code | 18642 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4236152 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hughestown
- Pittston0.8 mi W
- Browntown1.2 mi SW
- Dupont1.5 mi E
- West Pittston1.6 mi W
- Avoca1.6 mi NE
- Duryea1.6 mi N
- Yatesville1.8 mi S
- Exeter2.8 mi W
- Laflin3.0 mi SW
- Old Forge3.2 mi NE
- Inkerman3.3 mi SW
- Jenkins3.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hughestown
What county is Hughestown in?
Hughestown is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Hughestown, PA?
1,329 people lived in Hughestown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hughestown, PA?
The ZIP code of Hughestown is 18642.
What is the elevation of Hughestown?
774 feet (236 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hughestown?
Pittston (0.8 mi), Browntown (1.2 mi), Dupont (1.5 mi), West Pittston (1.6 mi), Avoca (1.6 mi).
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