Mountain Top
Census-designated place in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Mountain Top is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with 11,489 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,558 ft (475 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wright, 0.9 miles S.
- 11,489residents (2020 Census)
- 1,558 ftelevation · 475 m
- 15.0 sq miland area · 38.9 km²
- 765 / sq mipopulation density
- 18707ZIP code
About Mountain Top
Mountain Top is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 11,489. If Mountain Top were an incorporated municipality, it would rank 4th out of 76 in Luzerne County (in terms of population), just ahead of Hanover Township.
The census-designated place of Mountain Top is located along Pennsylvania Route 309, south of Wilkes-Barre, in Dorrance, Fairview, Rice, and Wright townships. However, many equate the Mountain Top area with the Crestwood School District footprint, which has roughly 20,563 residents, covers over 110 square miles (280 km2), and includes Dennison Township, Dorrance Township, Fairview Township, Nuangola Borough, Rice Township, Slocum Township, White Haven Borough, Wright Township, and Penn Lake Borough.
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Living in Mountain Top
- Median household income
- $109,535
- Median home value
- $297,700
- Median rent
- $849/mo
- Median age
- 45
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Mountain Top had 11,489 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,489 |
|---|---|
| Density | 765 per sq mi (295 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mountain Top at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Luzerne County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 11,489 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.02 sq mi (38.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1353° N, 75.9044° W |
| ZIP code | 18707 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4251384 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mountain Top
- Wright0.9 mi S
- Rice1.9 mi NW
- Fairview2.9 mi NE
- Nuangola4.2 mi W
- Sugar Notch4.3 mi N
- Warrior Run4.4 mi NW
- Dennison4.4 mi SE
- Hanover4.9 mi NW
- Dorrance5.0 mi SW
- Ashley5.4 mi N
- Beech Mountain Lakes6.5 mi S
- Georgetown6.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Top
What county is Mountain Top in?
Mountain Top is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Mountain Top, PA?
11,489 people lived in Mountain Top at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mountain Top, PA?
The ZIP code of Mountain Top is 18707.
What is the elevation of Mountain Top?
1,558 feet (475 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mountain Top?
Wright (0.9 mi), Rice (1.9 mi), Fairview (2.9 mi), Nuangola (4.2 mi), Sugar Notch (4.3 mi).
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