West Pittston
Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
West Pittston is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with 4,652 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 571 ft (174 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pittston, 0.8 miles E.
- 4,652residents (2020 Census)
- 571 ftelevation · 174 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 5,675 / sq mipopulation density
- 18642ZIP code
About West Pittston
West Pittston is a borough in the Greater Pittston area of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located on the Susquehanna River (opposite of Pittston City). In 2020, the population was 4,644.
The town once produced mine screens, glass, crackers, and many other goods. West Pittston rose to national attention in September 2011, when catastrophic flooding (caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee) left much of the borough under water.
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Living in West Pittston
- Median household income
- $63,706
- Median home value
- $179,100
- Median rent
- $968/mo
- Median age
- 41.9
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West Pittston had 4,652 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,652 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,675 per sq mi (2,191 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Pittston at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Luzerne County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 4,652 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.82 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3296° N, 75.8000° W |
| ZIP code | 18642 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4283856 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Pittston
- Pittston0.8 mi E
- Exeter1.3 mi W
- Browntown1.4 mi SE
- Hughestown1.6 mi E
- Duryea2.0 mi NE
- Yatesville2.0 mi SE
- Inkerman2.4 mi S
- Laflin2.8 mi S
- Wyoming2.8 mi SW
- Dupont3.0 mi E
- Avoca3.1 mi E
- West Wyoming3.1 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about West Pittston
What county is West Pittston in?
West Pittston is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of West Pittston, PA?
4,652 people lived in West Pittston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Pittston, PA?
The ZIP code of West Pittston is 18642.
What is the elevation of West Pittston?
571 feet (174 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Pittston?
Pittston (0.8 mi), Exeter (1.3 mi), Browntown (1.4 mi), Hughestown (1.6 mi), Duryea (2.0 mi).
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