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Browntown, PA
Census-designated place in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,671
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,673
ZIP codes
0
Browntown and its ZIP codes
Browntown at a glance
- Browntown is about 13 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,332, 11% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,800 (52% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $920 a month.
Local data for Browntown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Browntown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,332
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$121,800
Median rent
$920/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (826), Irish Americans (549), German Americans (287).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luzerne County. PPP loans are for Browntown.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,252
145,109 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,115
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.75B
FY 2026, $8,459 per person
How people get to work
Browntown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.1%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle6.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home22.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Browntown, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
654
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,881
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Browntown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| YatesvilleBorough | 0.9 mi | 0.6 |
| PittstonCity | 0.9 mi | 1.5 |
| HughestownBorough | 1.2 mi | 0.9 |
| West PittstonBorough | 1.3 mi | 0.8 |
| LaflinBorough | 1.9 mi | 1.3 |
| InkermanCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.7 |
| DupontBorough | 2.3 mi | 1.6 |
| ExeterBorough | 2.6 mi | 4.6 |
| DuryeaBorough | 2.7 mi | 5.5 |
| AvocaBorough | 2.9 mi | 1 |
| WyomingBorough | 3.1 mi | 1.4 |
| HilldaleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.8 |
| HudsonCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.4 |
| West WyomingBorough | 3.9 mi | 3.6 |
| PlainsCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Old ForgeBorough | 4.5 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Browntown, PA in?
- Browntown is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Browntown, PA?
- About 1,671 people live in Browntown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Browntown?
- Nearby places include Yatesville (0.9 mi), Pittston (0.9 mi), Hughestown (1.2 mi), West Pittston (1.3 mi), Laflin (1.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023