Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 8 min5:30 am – 8:38 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 13 min7:24 am – 4:37 pm
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People5,759 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 50.72,421 householdsMedian household income $75,057Median home value $196,400Median rent $1,274 a month85% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,745 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting6.8% unemployment rate55% of adults are in the labour force, 2,534 employedMain industries: education and health care 22%, hospitality, food and recreation 14%, retail 10%Average commute 30 minutes81% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 11% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher95% finished high school, 8% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 95%, Spanish 2%, other Asian or Pacific languages 1%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 79°F, lows 58°FColdest month January: highs 31°F, lows 16°F49 in of rain a yearwettest month September27 in of snow a year, on about 11 days4 days above 90°F, 163 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Francis E Walter Dam station, 3 mi away; snow from Lehighton 1ssw
Nearby landmarksSunrise Lakelake · 2.4 miBig Springspring · 3.8 miPenn Lakelake · 3.0 miPine Hillpeak · 5.5 miBuck Mountainpeak · 6.8 miFrancis E Walter Reservoirreservoir · 3.0 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsSgl 040state recreation area · within reach · 6,191 acresHickory Run State Parkstate park · 2.3 mi · 14,325 acresFrancis E. Walter Recreation Arearecreation area · 2.3 mi · 2,045 acresSgl 119state recreation area · 3.5 mi · 3,630 acresSgl 149state recreation area · 3.5 mi · 1,966 acresLinesville Parkpark · 2.4 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes2 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.1 on 26 Aug 200347 mi away, near Milford, New JerseyMost recent: magnitude 3.1 on 26 Aug 200347 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateLuzerne County, PA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Very HighLightning Relatively HighRiver flooding Relatively HighCold wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality88% of days had good air in 2025318 of 360 days measured40 moderate, 2 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 36, worst day 124main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Monroe County, PA, 21 mi away
Internet at home91% of households have a broadband subscription76% have cable, fibre or DSL11% rely on a mobile data plan alone7% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterAqua Pa Water Co Honesdaleserves 5,500 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20216 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,511 ft461 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalEmbark Behavioral Health - White Haven5.7 miPost officeWhite Haven Post Office2.0 miTown hallDennison Township Municipal Building1.8 miPolicePennsylvania State Police Troop T Pocono Station1.9 miFire stationDennison Township Volunteer Fire Company Station 1231.9 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport AVP18 miMajor airportNewark Liberty International Airport EWR86 miInterstateI-476under a mileUS highwayUS 20914 miAmtrakPaoli, PA PAO73 miCoachWilkes-BarreFullington Trailways14 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 18661 ZIP area.
