Shavertown

Census-designated place in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Aerial view of Shavertown, Pennsylvania
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Shavertown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with 1,968 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,017 ft (310 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Trucksville, 0.9 miles SE.

About Shavertown

Shavertown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kingston Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It lies approximately 7 miles (11 km) northwest of the city of Wilkes-Barre and 24 miles (39 km) southwest of Scranton. The population of the CDP was 1,968 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Shavertown

Median household income
$75,781
Median home value
$219,100
Median rent
$1,091/mo
Median age
46.5
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Shavertown, PA population

Shavertown had 1,968 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,968
Density1,643 per sq mi (634 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Shavertown at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyLuzerne County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,968 (2020)
Land area1.20 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Coordinates41.3188° N, 75.9404° W
ZIP code18708
Census code (GEOID)4269832

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Shavertown

What county is Shavertown in?

Shavertown is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Shavertown, PA?

1,968 people lived in Shavertown at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Shavertown, PA?

The ZIP code of Shavertown is 18708.

What is the elevation of Shavertown?

1,017 feet (310 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Shavertown?

Trucksville (0.9 mi), Dallas (1.9 mi), Misericordia University (2.5 mi), Courtdale (2.7 mi), Luzerne (3.2 mi).

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