Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania

Tunkhannock: borough of Pennsylvania

About

Tunkhannock is a city located in the county of Wyoming in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,836 and a population density of 1,913 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,674 inhabitants.

The city was created 185 years ago in 1840.

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Location of Tunkhannock on Pennsylvania map.

Quick Facts about Tunkhannock

Population 1,674 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Pennsylvania (United States)
County Wyoming County
Postal code 18657
Area 0.96 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.5387,-75.9466
Altitude 692 feet / 211 meters
Capital city Tunkhannock is capital of Wyoming County
Establishment January 01, 1841 (185 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 20:28:01 (22nd April 2026)
Density 1,744 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -9.68% (2010-2020)
Weather 65℉ Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 7-days weather
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Tunkhannock image

Geography

Tunkhannock is located at 41°32'19"N 75°56'48"W (41.5386900, -75.9465900).

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Weather

65°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
6 mph SW Wednesday

A chance of rain showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Tunkhannock

Official Website

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Tunkhannock decreased by 9.68% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,836 - census
2011 1,821 -0.82% estimation process
2012 1,816 -0.28% estimation process
2013 1,798 -1% estimation process
2014 1,796 -0.11% estimation process
2015 1,772 -1.35% estimation process
2016 1,751 -1.2% estimation process
2017 1,739 -0.69% estimation process
2018 1,714 -1.46% estimation process
2019 1,693 -1.24% estimation process
2020 1,674 -1.14% estimation process
Tunkhannock zip code is 18657. County name: Wyoming, County fips: 42131
Putnam Township, Tunkhannock Township

Best Things to Do in Tunkhannock

1Lazybrook Park

Rating: 4.7 (344)

2 Lazybrook, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, United States View details

Website available

2Riverside Park

Rating: 4.2 (87)

112b River St, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, United States View details

3Nimble Hill Winery & Brewery

Rating: 4.6 (70)

3971 US-6, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, United States View details

Phone: +15708369463 | Website available

4Howland Preserve

Rating: 4.8 (65)

546, Vosburg-Neck Rd, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, United States View details

Phone: +15706965545 | Website available

People born in Tunkhannock (8)

People born in Tunkhannock, including politician and lawyer Benjamin F. Harding, politician Charles E. Dietrich, mayor Dwight Harding, .

More notable people

  • George Everett Osterhout (botanist (1858-1937)) he was born in 31/03/1858
  • Joseph C. Avery (American politician) he was born in 09/06/1817
  • Glenn Frey (American-football player (1912-1980)) he was born in 06/03/1912
  • Mike Papi (American baseball player) he was born in 19/09/1992
  • Robert Avery (American Civil War General) he was born in 22/09/1839

Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
213303 Keystone College La Plume (PA) 18440-0200
211024 Clarks Summit University South Abington Township (PA) 18411-1250
214069 Misericordia University Dallas (PA) 18612-1098
441672 Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center Springville (PA) 18844
246071 Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County Scranton (PA) 18508

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Tunkhannock, 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 Tunkhannock.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Tunkhannock Post Office Tunkhannock (PA) 18657
Lake Winola Post Office Lake Winola (PA) 18625
Mehoopany Post Office Mehoopany (PA) 18629
Fall Post Office Falls (PA) 18615
Meshoppen Post Office Meshoppen (PA) 18630

Other cities in Wyoming County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wyoming County , PA.

City Name Population Title
Vernon 5,327 Township of Pennsylvania
Jenks 3,384 Township in Forest County, Pennsylvania
Falls 1,851 City in United States of America
Lemon 1,166 Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
Mehoopany 875 Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
Noxen 835 Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
Nicholson 705 Borough in Pennsylvania
Meshoppen 528 Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
Forkston 364 Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
Laceyville 344 Borough of Pennsylvania

Distance to Other Cities

Tunkhannock distances to largest Pennsylvania cities