West Pittston, Pennsylvania
West Pittston: Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
About
West Pittston is a city located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,868 and a population density of 5,019 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,745 inhabitants.
The city was created 168 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about West Pittston
| Population : | 4,745 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Luzerne County |
| Postal code : | 18643 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 570 |
| Area : | 0.97 km2 |
| Altitude : | 545 feet / 166 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1857 (168 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−04:00, Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:11:11 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 4,892 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Pittston is located at 41°19'39"N 75°47'35"W (41.3275800, -75.7929700). It has 2 neighbors: Duryea and Pittston.
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Pittston decreased by 2.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 5,072 | - | census |
| 2010 | 4,868 | -4.19% | census |
| 2011 | 4,888 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,872 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,845 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,829 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,807 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,787 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,785 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,777 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,761 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,745 | -0.34% | estimation process |
People born in West Pittston (3)
People born in West Pittston, including actress Marion Lorne, baseball player Bob Repass, meteorologist Jim Kosek, .
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Schools in West Pittston
College & universities near West Pittston, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 365383 | Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing | Wilkes Barre (PA) | 18705-0699 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Pittston, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
Post offices near West Pittston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pittston Post Office | Pittston (PA) | 18640 |
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 |
| Duryea | 4,910 | 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
West Pittston distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
