Tunkhannock
Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Tunkhannock is a township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, with 7,037 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,841 ft (561 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Indian Mountain Lake, 2.8 miles S.
- 7,037residents (2020 Census)
- 1,841 ftelevation · 561 m
- 38.6 sq miland area · 99.8 km²
- 183 / sq mipopulation density
- 18610main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Tunkhannock
Tunkhannock Township is a township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,960 in 2025. Tunkhannock Township comprises the communities of Blakeslee and Long Pond. The most noteworthy feature of this township is the Tunkhannock creek, which forms "Long Pond", and is designated by the PA DEP as an Exceptional Value Waters (EV). The Bethlehem Authority, Nature Conservancy, Wildlands Conservancy, County of Monroe Open Space Program, and the PA Department of Forest and Waters have protected thousands of acres. Tunkhannock Township is home to many species of globally rare, threatened, and endangered plants and animals and has been described as one of the last "great places".
In Long Pond National Diversity Inventory found 35 rare, threatened or endangered species or ecological communities. The butterfly community and collection of rare plants found in Long Pond "likely represent the best assemblage of rare and unusual species of any site or habitat in Pennsylvania," making Long Pond one of the most distinctive natural areas in the Northeast US.
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Living in Tunkhannock
- Median household income
- $69,700
- Median home value
- $220,100
- Median rent
- $1,082/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Tunkhannock had 7,037 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,037 |
|---|---|
| Density | 183 per sq mi (70 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tunkhannock at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 7,037 (2020) |
| Land area | 38.55 sq mi (99.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi (0.74 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,841 ft (561 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0397° N, 75.4919° W |
| ZIP codes | 18610, 18334 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4208977776 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tunkhannock
- Indian Mountain Lake2.8 mi S
- Sun Valley4.3 mi S
- Emerald Lakes4.9 mi NE
- Sierra View5.1 mi SE
- Tobyhanna5.1 mi N
- Pocono Pines5.6 mi N
- Towamensing Trails5.6 mi SW
- Holiday Pocono6.2 mi W
- Albrightsville6.3 mi W
- Chestnuthill6.6 mi SE
- Effort7.3 mi SE
- Jackson7.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Tunkhannock
What county is Tunkhannock in?
Tunkhannock is in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Tunkhannock, PA?
7,037 people lived in Tunkhannock at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tunkhannock, PA?
The main ZIP code is 18610. Other ZIP codes: 18334.
What is the elevation of Tunkhannock?
1,841 feet (561 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tunkhannock?
Indian Mountain Lake (2.8 mi), Sun Valley (4.3 mi), Emerald Lakes (4.9 mi), Sierra View (5.1 mi), Tobyhanna (5.1 mi).
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