Plains
Township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Plains is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with 9,808 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Hudson, 1.3 miles NW.
- 9,808residents (2020 Census)
- 13.1 sq miland area · 33.9 km²
- 750 / sq mipopulation density
- 18705ZIP code
About Plains
Plains Township is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States (on the outskirts of Wilkes-Barre). The population was 9,816 at the 2020 census. The municipality is the birthplace of Chicago White Sox hall of famer Ed Walsh and John J. Yeosock, a United States Army general who commanded the 3rd U.S. Army during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Mohegan Pennsylvania is a casino in Plains Township (located along PA 315).
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Living in Plains
- Median household income
- $73,790
- Median home value
- $164,200
- Median rent
- $1,118/mo
- Median age
- 43.8
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Plains had 9,808 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,808 |
|---|---|
| Density | 750 per sq mi (289 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Plains at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Luzerne County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 9,808 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.08 sq mi (33.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.2643° N, 75.8143° W |
| ZIP code | 18705 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4207961120 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Plains
- Hudson1.3 mi NW
- Hilldale1.9 mi NW
- Laflin2.1 mi NE
- Inkerman2.3 mi N
- Yatesville3.2 mi NE
- Wyoming3.2 mi NW
- Forty Fort3.2 mi W
- Wilkes-Barre3.4 mi W
- Laurel Run3.5 mi SW
- Jenkins3.5 mi E
- Kingston3.8 mi W
- Browntown3.8 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Plains
What county is Plains in?
Plains is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Plains, PA?
9,808 people lived in Plains at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Plains, PA?
The ZIP code of Plains is 18705.
What towns are near Plains?
Hudson (1.3 mi), Hilldale (1.9 mi), Laflin (2.1 mi), Inkerman (2.3 mi), Yatesville (3.2 mi).
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