Towamensing
Township in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Towamensing is a township in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, with 4,427 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 715 ft (218 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Franklin, 3.2 miles W.
- 4,427residents (2020 Census)
- 715 ftelevation · 218 m
- 27.1 sq miland area · 70.3 km²
- 163 / sq mipopulation density
- 18071main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Towamensing
Towamensing Township is a lightly populated rural township in eastern Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
The Lenape Indian tribe's name is eponymous and was once applied by the natives to the whole region of Carbon County and bits of the Poconos to the north (Luzerne County) and to Schuylkill County (southwest). The population was 4,477 at the 2010 census, up from 3,475 at the 2000 census. A portion of Beltzville State Park is in the township.
The film franchise Hell House, LLC was filmed in Towamensing Township at the fictitious Abaddon Hotel, which in reality is the Waldorf Estate of Fear haunted house attraction located on Route 209.
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Living in Towamensing
- Median household income
- $69,245
- Median home value
- $249,400
- Median rent
- $972/mo
- Median age
- 52.4
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Towamensing had 4,427 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,427 |
|---|---|
| Density | 163 per sq mi (63 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Towamensing at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Carbon County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 4,427 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.14 sq mi (70.3 km²) |
| Water area | 1.78 sq mi (4.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8572° N, 75.6029° W |
| ZIP codes | 18071, 18012 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4202577160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Towamensing
- Franklin3.2 mi W
- Lower Towamensing3.2 mi SE
- Palmerton3.7 mi S
- Parryville4.1 mi SW
- Weissport East4.6 mi W
- Bowmanstown4.9 mi SW
- Weissport5.5 mi W
- Lehighton6.3 mi W
- Penn Forest7.0 mi N
- Polk7.0 mi NE
- Lehigh7.1 mi SE
- Slatington7.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Towamensing
What county is Towamensing in?
Towamensing is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Towamensing, PA?
4,427 people lived in Towamensing at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Towamensing, PA?
The main ZIP code is 18071. Other ZIP codes: 18012.
What is the elevation of Towamensing?
715 feet (218 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Towamensing?
Franklin (3.2 mi), Lower Towamensing (3.2 mi), Palmerton (3.7 mi), Parryville (4.1 mi), Weissport East (4.6 mi).
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