Duryea, Pennsylvania
Duryea: borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
About
Duryea is a city located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,917 and a population density of 857 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,910 inhabitants.
The city was created 135 years ago in 1890.
Quick Facts about Duryea
| Population | 4,910 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Postal code | 18642 |
| Phone Area Codes | 570 |
| Area | 5.74 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3440,-75.7385 |
| Altitude | 2,044 feet / 623 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1891 (135 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−04:00, Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:37:32 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 855 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.14% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Duryea is located at 41°20'38"N 75°44'19"W (41.3439700, -75.7385300). It has 3 neighbors: Hughestown, Pittston and West Pittston.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Duryea decreased by 0.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,634 | - | census |
| 2010 | 4,917 | 5.76% | census |
| 2011 | 4,920 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,923 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,900 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,888 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,872 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,859 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,862 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,860 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,852 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,910 | 1.18% | estimation process |
People born in Duryea (3)
People born in Duryea, including basketball player Gene Guarilia, UFO researcher Albert K. Bender, Canadian football player Ronnie Koes, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Duryea, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212355 | Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley | Moosic (PA) | 18507 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Duryea, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Duryea.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Duryea Post Office | Duryea (PA) | 18642 |
Other cities in Luzerne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Luzerne County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Back Mountain | 26,973 | Unincorporated community |
| Hazleton | 24,809 | City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Kingston | 12,787 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Nanticoke | 10,278 | City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Plains | 9,657 | Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Cranberry | 6,218 | Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania |
| Plymouth | 5,752 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Exeter | 5,519 | Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Swoyersville | 5,010 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Pittston | 4,745 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Edwardsville | 4,738 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Larksville | 4,395 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Hazleton | 4,318 | Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Forty Fort | 4,025 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania |
| Freeland | 3,413 | Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Pittston | 3,346 | City in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Duryea distances to largest Pennsylvania cities