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Freeland, PA
Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,837
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
5,683
ZIP codes
0
Freeland and its ZIP codes
Freeland at a glance
- Freeland is about 20 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 378th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $57,833, 26% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,000 (54% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $939 a month.
Local data for Freeland, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Freeland, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,833
Poverty rate
24.0%
Median home value
$118,000
Median rent
$939/mo
Homeownership
50.4%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (821), German Americans (650), Puerto Ricans (537).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luzerne County. PPP loans are for Freeland.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,252
145,109 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,115
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.8B
FY 2026, $8,459 per person
How people get to work
Freeland, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.8%
- Carpooled22.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Freeland, 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
79° / 16°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Freeland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JeddoBorough | 1.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Beech Mountain LakesCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.6 |
| LattimerCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.2 |
| PardeesvilleCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Hickory HillsCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.4 |
| HarleighCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| HazletonCity | 6.1 mi | 6 |
| Beaver MeadowsBorough | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| White HavenBorough | 6.6 mi | 1.2 |
| West HazletonBorough | 6.7 mi | 1.6 |
| WeatherlyBorough | 6.7 mi | 3 |
| East SideBorough | 7.8 mi | 1.2 |
| TresckowCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Mountain TopCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 15 |
| ConynghamBorough | 8.7 mi | 1 |
| Penn Lake ParkBorough | 9 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Freeland, PA in?
- Freeland is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Freeland, PA?
- About 3,837 people live in Freeland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Freeland?
- Nearby places include Jeddo (1.9 mi), Beech Mountain Lakes (2.5 mi), Lattimer (3.9 mi), Pardeesville (3.9 mi), Hickory Hills (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023