Wanamie
Census-designated place in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Wanamie is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with 580 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 676 ft (206 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newport, 0.9 miles N.
- 580residents (2020 Census)
- 676 ftelevation · 206 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 591 / sq mipopulation density
- 18634ZIP code
About Wanamie
Wanamie is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Newport Township, Pennsylvania. It is located in the southwestern end of the Wyoming Valley and uses the Nanticoke zip code of 18634. The South Branch Newport Creek forms the natural eastern boundary of Wanamie and drains it northeastward via the Newport Creek into the Susquehanna River. The village is named after the Wanami tribe of the Lenni Lenape. As of the 2010 census, its population was 612.
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Living in Wanamie
- Median household income
- $53,167
- Median home value
- $147,600
- Median rent
- $1,271/mo
- Median age
- 52
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Wanamie had 580 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 580 |
|---|---|
| Density | 591 per sq mi (228 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wanamie at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Luzerne County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 580 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.98 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1745° N, 76.0422° W |
| ZIP code | 18634 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4280896 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wanamie
- Newport0.9 mi N
- Sheatown1.8 mi NE
- Glen Lyon2.0 mi W
- Slocum2.2 mi S
- Nanticoke2.8 mi NE
- Nuangola3.5 mi E
- West Nanticoke3.6 mi NE
- Conyngham4.5 mi SW
- Hunlock4.9 mi NW
- Warrior Run4.9 mi E
- Mocanaqua5.3 mi SW
- Dorrance5.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Wanamie
What county is Wanamie in?
Wanamie is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Wanamie, PA?
580 people lived in Wanamie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wanamie, PA?
The ZIP code of Wanamie is 18634.
What is the elevation of Wanamie?
676 feet (206 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wanamie?
Newport (0.9 mi), Sheatown (1.8 mi), Glen Lyon (2.0 mi), Slocum (2.2 mi), Nanticoke (2.8 mi).
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