Penn Forest
Township in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Penn Forest is a township in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, with 9,926 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,690 ft (515 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Towamensing Trails, 3.5 miles NE.
- 9,926residents (2020 Census)
- 1,690 ftelevation · 515 m
- 73.8 sq miland area · 191.1 km²
- 135 / sq mipopulation density
- 18229main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Penn Forest
Penn Forest Township is a township in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 9,581 at the 2010 census, up from 5,439 at the 2000 census.
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Living in Penn Forest
- Median household income
- $67,045
- Median home value
- $250,100
- Median rent
- $1,326/mo
- Median age
- 49.5
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Penn Forest had 9,926 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,926 |
|---|---|
| Density | 135 per sq mi (52 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Penn Forest at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Carbon County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 9,926 (2020) |
| Land area | 73.79 sq mi (191.1 km²) |
| Water area | 1.06 sq mi (2.76 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,690 ft (515 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9562° N, 75.6275° W |
| ZIP codes | 18229, 18210 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4202558968 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Penn Forest
- Towamensing Trails3.5 mi NE
- Albrightsville4.0 mi N
- Holiday Pocono5.2 mi N
- Lehigh6.7 mi W
- Polk6.8 mi E
- Towamensing7.0 mi S
- Indian Mountain Lake7.0 mi NE
- Kidder7.0 mi N
- Franklin7.2 mi S
- Sun Valley8.6 mi E
- Weissport East8.8 mi S
- Tunkhannock9.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Penn Forest
What county is Penn Forest in?
Penn Forest is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Penn Forest, PA?
9,926 people lived in Penn Forest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Penn Forest, PA?
The main ZIP code is 18229. Other ZIP codes: 18210.
What is the elevation of Penn Forest?
1,690 feet (515 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Penn Forest?
Towamensing Trails (3.5 mi), Albrightsville (4.0 mi), Holiday Pocono (5.2 mi), Lehigh (6.7 mi), Polk (6.8 mi).
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