Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Hazleton: city in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
About
Hazleton is a city located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 25,340 and a population density of 4,216 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,809 inhabitants.
The city was created 134 years ago in 1891.
Quick Facts about Hazleton
| Population | 24,809 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Postal code | 18201 |
| Phone Area Codes | 570 |
| Area | 6.01 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.9584,-75.9747 |
| Altitude | 1,690 feet / 515 meters |
| Time Zone | UTC−04:00, Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:47:22 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 4,128 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.14% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Hazleton is located at 40°57'30"N 75°58'29"W (40.9584200, -75.9746500).
Hazleton map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Hazleton decreased by 2.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,340 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,357 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,327 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,165 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,079 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,961 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,856 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,842 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,799 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,794 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,809 | 0.06% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Hazleton
1Hazleton Community Park
37 Pecora Blvd, Hazleton, PA 18202, United States View details
Phone: +15704532467 | Website available
People born in Hazleton (48)
People born in Hazleton, including software engineer, author, and consultant Tom DeMarco, actor and singer Jack Palance, photographer Sherrie Levine, .
More notable people
- George Evans (cartoonist) he was born in 05/02/1920
- Amber Lee Ettinger (American Model) she was born in 02/10/1982
- Joe Maddon (American baseball player, coach and manager) he was born in 08/02/1954
- Victor Marchetti (American intelligence agent and author) he was born in 23/12/1929
- Andrew Soltis (American chess player) he was born in 28/05/1947
- Allan Holman (American politician) he was born in 28/07/1929
- Ario Pardee, Jr. (Union Army officer) he was born in 28/10/1839
- Bob Hicks (American football player and coach) he was born in 12/07/1921
- Bob Tucker (American football player) he was born in 08/06/1945
- Carl Duser (American baseball player) he was born in 22/07/1932
- Charles Lemmond (American politician) he was born in 17/01/1929
- Daniel Flood (American politician (1903–1994)) he was born in 26/11/1903
- David Micahnik (American fencer) he was born in 05/11/1938
- Eddie Rambeau (American actor and singer) he was born in 30/06/1943
- Edward J. Bonin (American politician) he was born in 23/12/1904
- Gene Connell (American baseball player) he was born in 10/05/1906
- H. Craig Lewis (American politician) he was born in 22/07/1944
- Hugh McGeehan (American football player and coach (1894-1948)) he was born in 08/06/1894
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hazleton, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210474 | Jolie Hair and Beauty Academy-Hazleton | Hazleton (PA) | 18201 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Hazleton, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Hazleton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hazleton Post Office | Hazleton (PA) | 18201 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Hazleton, Iowa township in Buchanan County, Iowa with a population of 841 people.
- Hazleton, Indiana human settlement in Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 267 people.
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 |
| 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 |
| Duryea | 4,910 | 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
Hazleton distances to largest Pennsylvania cities