Prompton, Pennsylvania

Prompton: borough of Pennsylvania

About

Prompton is a city located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 250 and a population density of 150 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 233 inhabitants.

The city was created 208 years ago in 1817.

Quick Facts about Prompton

Population 233 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Pennsylvania (United States)
County Wayne County
Area 1.67 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.5829,-75.3252
Altitude 4,049 feet / 1234 meters
Establishment January 01, 1818 (208 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 17:55:00 (22nd April 2026)
Postal code 18456
Density 140 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -7.3% (2010-2020)
Weather 60℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather

Geography

Prompton is located at 41°34'58"N 75°19'31"W (41.5828600, -75.3251800).

Prompton map

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Weather

60°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
8 mph W Wednesday

A slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

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Official website of Prompton

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Prompton decreased by 7.3% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 250 - census
2011 245 -2.04% estimation process
2012 243 -0.82% estimation process
2013 242 -0.41% estimation process
2014 240 -0.83% estimation process
2015 239 -0.42% estimation process
2016 237 -0.84% estimation process
2017 235 -0.85% estimation process
2018 235 0% estimation process
2019 234 -0.43% estimation process
2020 233 -0.43% estimation process
Prompton zip code is 18456. County name: Wayne, County fips: 42127

Best Things to Do in Prompton

1Prompton State Park

Rating: 4.7 (277)

PA-170, Prompton, PA 18742, United States View details

Phone: +15709453239 | Website available

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Prompton, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
214652 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore (PA) 18512-1602

Nearby Transit Stations (4)

Rail and bus stations connected to Prompton, 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
POU Poughkeepsie station 41 Main St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Prompton.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Prompton Post Office Prompton (PA) 18456

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