Shavertown
Census-designated place in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

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.
- 1,968residents (2020 Census)
- 1,017 ftelevation · 310 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 1,643 / sq mipopulation density
- 18708ZIP code
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 had 1,968 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,968 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,643 per sq mi (634 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shavertown at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Luzerne County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,968 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.20 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3188° N, 75.9404° W |
| ZIP code | 18708 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4269832 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shavertown
- Trucksville0.9 mi SE
- Dallas1.9 mi NW
- Misericordia University2.5 mi NW
- Courtdale2.7 mi SE
- Luzerne3.2 mi SE
- Chase3.3 mi S
- Jackson3.4 mi SW
- Swoyersville3.5 mi SE
- Pringle3.5 mi SE
- Larksville3.8 mi S
- West Wyoming4.3 mi E
- Edwardsville4.4 mi S
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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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