Nanticoke
City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Nanticoke is a city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with 10,628 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 696 ft (212 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sheatown, 1.1 miles SW.
- 10,628residents (2020 Census)
- 696 ftelevation · 212 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.0 km²
- 3,074 / sq mipopulation density
- 18634ZIP code
About Nanticoke
Nanticoke is a city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,628, making it the third largest city in Luzerne County. It occupies 3.6 square miles (9.3 km2) of land. Nanticoke is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
The city can be divided into several sections: Honey Pot (northwestern Nanticoke), Downtown (northern and central Nanticoke), and Hanover Section (southeastern Nanticoke). It was once an active coal mining community. Today, the 167-acre main campus of Luzerne County Community College is located within the city.
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Living in Nanticoke
- Median household income
- $57,462
- Median home value
- $108,100
- Median rent
- $792/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Nanticoke had 10,628 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,628 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,074 per sq mi (1,187 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nanticoke at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Luzerne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,628 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.46 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2005° N, 75.9997° W |
| ZIP code | 18634 |
| Official website | nanticokecity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4252584 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nanticoke
- Sheatown1.1 mi SW
- West Nanticoke1.4 mi N
- Newport2.2 mi SW
- Warrior Run2.7 mi E
- Wanamie2.8 mi SW
- Hanover3.0 mi E
- Nuangola3.1 mi S
- Sugar Notch3.6 mi E
- Plymouth3.7 mi NE
- Slocum4.3 mi SW
- Glen Lyon4.3 mi W
- Rice4.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Nanticoke
What county is Nanticoke in?
Nanticoke is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Nanticoke, PA?
10,628 people lived in Nanticoke at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nanticoke, PA?
The ZIP code of Nanticoke is 18634.
What is the elevation of Nanticoke?
696 feet (212 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nanticoke?
Sheatown (1.1 mi), West Nanticoke (1.4 mi), Newport (2.2 mi), Warrior Run (2.7 mi), Wanamie (2.8 mi).
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