Sterling
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania

Sterling is a township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, with 1,482 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,601 ft (488 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dreher, 3.1 miles SE.
- 1,482residents (2020 Census)
- 1,601 ftelevation · 488 m
- 27.0 sq miland area · 69.9 km²
- 55 / sq mipopulation density
- 18463main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Sterling
Sterling is a second-class township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The township's population was 1,450 at the time of the 2010 United States Census.
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Living in Sterling
- Median household income
- $70,417
- Median home value
- $231,600
- Median rent
- $869/mo
- Median age
- 54.8
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Sterling had 1,482 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,482 |
|---|---|
| Density | 55 per sq mi (21 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sterling at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 1,482 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.00 sq mi (69.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,601 ft (488 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3312° N, 75.4000° W |
| ZIP codes | 18463, 18445 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4212773968 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sterling
- Dreher3.1 mi SE
- Pocono Springs3.5 mi S
- Madison3.7 mi W
- Lake Wallenpaupack Estates4.4 mi NE
- Salem4.8 mi N
- Indian Rocks4.9 mi NE
- Eagle Lake5.2 mi SW
- The Escape5.5 mi NE
- Covington5.6 mi SW
- Lehigh5.8 mi S
- Gouldsboro6.3 mi S
- Moscow6.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sterling
What county is Sterling in?
Sterling is in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Sterling, PA?
1,482 people lived in Sterling at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling, PA?
The main ZIP code is 18463. Other ZIP codes: 18445.
What is the elevation of Sterling?
1,601 feet (488 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sterling?
Dreher (3.1 mi), Pocono Springs (3.5 mi), Madison (3.7 mi), Lake Wallenpaupack Estates (4.4 mi), Salem (4.8 mi).
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