Tunkhannock
Borough in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
Tunkhannock is a borough in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, with 1,767 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 692 ft (211 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Eaton, 3.6 miles S.
- 1,767residents (2020 Census)
- 692 ftelevation · 211 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 1,989 / sq mipopulation density
- 18657ZIP code
About Tunkhannock
Tunkhannock ( tuhng-KA-nuhk) is a borough and county seat of Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located 31 miles (50 km) northwest of Wilkes-Barre, Tunkhannock is in the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. In the past, lumbering was carried on extensively. Today, many residents are employed by the Procter & Gamble plant in nearby Washington Township. As of the 2020 census, the borough population was 1,766.
The name Tunkhannock is derived from the Minsi-Len'api term Ptuk'hanna'unk, which means "Bend-in-river-place", especially to the town's west, upstream at the radical bend called "The Neck". Modern Tunkhannock, Wyoming County, The Tunkhannock Historic District, bounded by Tioga, Pine, and Harrison Streets, and Wyoming Avenue, were added to the National Register of Historic Places in August 2005.
Tunkhannock is 17 miles (27 km) northwest of Scranton, 88 miles (142 km) northwest of Allentown and 141.7 miles (228.0 km) northwest of New York City.
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Living in Tunkhannock
- Median household income
- $57,546
- Median home value
- $183,000
- Median rent
- $729/mo
- Median age
- 43
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Tunkhannock had 1,767 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,767 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,989 per sq mi (768 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tunkhannock at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wyoming County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 1,767 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.89 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5411° N, 75.9491° W |
| ZIP code | 18657 |
| Official website | tunkhannock.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4277784 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tunkhannock
- Eaton3.6 mi S
- Washington4.3 mi NW
- Lemon5.3 mi NE
- Lake Winola5.5 mi E
- Overfield6.6 mi E
- Meshoppen6.7 mi NW
- Clinton6.9 mi E
- Mehoopany7.0 mi W
- Falls7.1 mi SE
- Northmoreland7.3 mi S
- West Falls7.6 mi SE
- Monroe7.9 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Tunkhannock
What county is Tunkhannock in?
Tunkhannock is in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Tunkhannock, PA?
1,767 people lived in Tunkhannock at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tunkhannock, PA?
The ZIP code of Tunkhannock is 18657.
What is the elevation of Tunkhannock?
692 feet (211 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tunkhannock?
Eaton (3.6 mi), Washington (4.3 mi), Lemon (5.3 mi), Lake Winola (5.5 mi), Overfield (6.6 mi).
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