Pittston
City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Pittston is a city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with 7,591 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 653 ft (199 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Pittston, 0.8 miles W.
- 7,591residents (2020 Census)
- 653 ftelevation · 199 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 4,893 / sq mipopulation density
- 18642ZIP code
About Pittston
Pittston is a city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The city lies in the Wyoming Valley on the east side of the Susquehanna River and on the south side of the Lackawanna River. It is approximately midway between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton. Pittston is 68.7 miles (110.6 km) north of Allentown and 129.2 miles (207.9 km) northwest of New York City.
The population was 7,591 as of the 2020 census, making it Luzerne County's fourth-largest city. At its peak in 1920, the population of Pittston was 18,497. The city consists of three sections: Downtown Pittston in the city's center, the Oregon Section in the city's southern end, and the Junction in the city's northern end. Pittston City is at the heart of the Greater Pittston region, a 65.35 square mile region in Luzerne County. Greater Pittston has a total population of 48,020 as of 2010.
Named after the British statesman William Pitt the Elder, the city was settled around 1770 by the Susquehanna Company of Connecticut. It was originally called "Pittstown." The city gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as an active anthracite coal mining city, drawing a large portion of its labor force from European immigrants.
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Living in Pittston
- Median household income
- $49,941
- Median home value
- $126,800
- Median rent
- $871/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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Pittston had 7,591 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,591 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,893 per sq mi (1,889 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pittston at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Luzerne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,591 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.55 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3279° N, 75.7857° W |
| ZIP code | 18642 |
| Official website | pittstoncity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4261048 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pittston
- West Pittston0.8 mi W
- Hughestown0.8 mi E
- Browntown1.0 mi S
- Yatesville1.7 mi S
- Duryea1.7 mi N
- Exeter2.0 mi W
- Dupont2.3 mi E
- Avoca2.4 mi E
- Laflin2.7 mi S
- Inkerman2.7 mi SW
- Wyoming3.3 mi SW
- Jenkins3.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pittston
What county is Pittston in?
Pittston is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Pittston, PA?
7,591 people lived in Pittston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pittston, PA?
The ZIP code of Pittston is 18642.
What is the elevation of Pittston?
653 feet (199 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pittston?
West Pittston (0.8 mi), Hughestown (0.8 mi), Browntown (1.0 mi), Yatesville (1.7 mi), Duryea (1.7 mi).
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