Thornhurst
Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Thornhurst is a township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, with 1,008 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,903 ft (580 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Buck, 3.3 miles SW.
- 1,008residents (2020 Census)
- 1,903 ftelevation · 580 m
- 22.8 sq miland area · 59.1 km²
- 44 / sq mipopulation density
- 18424ZIP code
About Thornhurst
Thornhurst Township is a township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,012 at the 2020 census. The area is a part of the Pocono Mountains region.
The township was established in 1878 as Lehigh Township, so named for the Lehigh River. In 1996, to eliminate confusion between this and the township of the same name in Wayne County, the township changed its name to Thornhurst, the name of a community within the southern portion of the township.
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Living in Thornhurst
- Median household income
- $71,625
- Median home value
- $210,200
- Median rent
- $1,611/mo
- Median age
- 45.8
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Thornhurst had 1,008 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,008 |
|---|---|
| Density | 44 per sq mi (17 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thornhurst at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 1,008 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.83 sq mi (59.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,903 ft (580 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2123° N, 75.6127° W |
| ZIP code | 18424 |
| Official website | thornhursttwp.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4206976601 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thornhurst
- Buck3.3 mi SW
- Clifton4.9 mi NE
- Bear Creek5.8 mi W
- Spring Brook6.8 mi N
- Big Bass Lake7.4 mi E
- Bear Creek Village7.6 mi W
- Covington8.4 mi NE
- Tobyhanna8.6 mi SE
- Eagle Lake8.6 mi NE
- Jenkins8.7 mi NW
- Coolbaugh8.8 mi E
- Gouldsboro9.2 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Thornhurst
What county is Thornhurst in?
Thornhurst is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Thornhurst, PA?
1,008 people lived in Thornhurst at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thornhurst, PA?
The ZIP code of Thornhurst is 18424.
What is the elevation of Thornhurst?
1,903 feet (580 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thornhurst?
Buck (3.3 mi), Clifton (4.9 mi), Bear Creek (5.8 mi), Spring Brook (6.8 mi), Big Bass Lake (7.4 mi).
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