Silkworth
Census-designated place in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Silkworth is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with 784 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Lehman, 2.1 miles NE.
- 784residents (2020 Census)
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.7 km²
- 233 / sq mipopulation density
- 18621ZIP code
About Silkworth
Silkworth is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lehman Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 820 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Silkworth
- Median household income
- $66,500
- Median home value
- $207,600
- Median rent
- $777/mo
- Median age
- 45
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Silkworth had 784 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 784 |
|---|---|
| Density | 233 per sq mi (90 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Silkworth at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Luzerne County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 784 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.36 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.2748° N, 76.0730° W |
| ZIP code | 18621 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4270704 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Silkworth
- Lehman2.1 mi NE
- Pikes Creek2.8 mi NW
- Hunlock3.7 mi SW
- Jackson4.8 mi E
- Lake5.0 mi N
- West Nanticoke5.0 mi SE
- Chase5.6 mi E
- Ross6.0 mi W
- Sheatown6.3 mi SE
- Harveys Lake6.3 mi N
- Newport6.3 mi S
- Nanticoke6.4 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Silkworth
What county is Silkworth in?
Silkworth is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Silkworth, PA?
784 people lived in Silkworth at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Silkworth, PA?
The ZIP code of Silkworth is 18621.
What towns are near Silkworth?
Lehman (2.1 mi), Pikes Creek (2.8 mi), Hunlock (3.7 mi), Jackson (4.8 mi), Lake (5.0 mi).
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