Shickshinny
Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Shickshinny is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with 632 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 512 ft (156 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mocanaqua, 1.4 miles SE.
- 632residents (2020 Census)
- 512 ftelevation · 156 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 1,326 / sq mipopulation density
- 18655ZIP code
About Shickshinny
Shickshinny is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 630 at the 2020 census.
The borough is named after Shickshinny Creek, which runs through the municipality and the surrounding area. According to the book Indian Villages and Place Names in Pennsylvania (by Dr. George P. Donehoo), the community's name likely means "Fine Stream" in a local Native American language. However, according to the Shickshinny Historical Society, the name Shickshinny means "Five Mountains" in a Native American language. Five mountains — Newport, Knob, Lee, River, and Rocky — encircle the creek and borough.
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Living in Shickshinny
- Median household income
- $42,500
- Median home value
- $84,800
- Median rent
- $817/mo
- Median age
- 46.2
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Shickshinny had 632 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 632 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,326 per sq mi (512 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shickshinny at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Luzerne County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 632 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.48 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1542° N, 76.1509° W |
| ZIP code | 18655 |
| Official website | shickshinny.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4270224 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shickshinny
- Mocanaqua1.4 mi SE
- Conyngham2.4 mi SE
- Union3.2 mi N
- Salem3.7 mi SW
- Glen Lyon4.2 mi NE
- Huntington5.3 mi W
- Hunlock5.5 mi NE
- Wanamie5.8 mi E
- Slocum6.2 mi E
- Newport6.3 mi E
- East Berwick6.8 mi SW
- Foundryville6.9 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Shickshinny
What county is Shickshinny in?
Shickshinny is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Shickshinny, PA?
632 people lived in Shickshinny at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shickshinny, PA?
The ZIP code of Shickshinny is 18655.
What is the elevation of Shickshinny?
512 feet (156 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shickshinny?
Mocanaqua (1.4 mi), Conyngham (2.4 mi), Union (3.2 mi), Salem (3.7 mi), Glen Lyon (4.2 mi).
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