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Pittston, PA
City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Population
7,626
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
4,983
ZIP codes
0
Pittston and its ZIP codes
Pittston at a glance
- Pittston is about 17 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 152nd most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $49,941 a year, 36% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $126,800 (50% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $871 a month.
Local data for Pittston, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pittston, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,941
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$126,800
Median rent
$871/mo
Homeownership
46.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,991), Irish Americans (1,644), German Americans (1,102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luzerne County. PPP loans are for Pittston.
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
Pittston, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pittston, 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 Pittston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West PittstonBorough | 0.7 mi | 0.8 |
| HughestownBorough | 0.9 mi | 0.9 |
| BrowntownCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.5 |
| YatesvilleBorough | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| DuryeaBorough | 1.8 mi | 5.5 |
| ExeterBorough | 2.2 mi | 4.6 |
| DupontBorough | 2.3 mi | 1.6 |
| AvocaBorough | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| InkermanCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.7 |
| LaflinBorough | 2.7 mi | 1.3 |
| WyomingBorough | 3.3 mi | 1.4 |
| HilldaleCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Old ForgeBorough | 3.8 mi | 3.4 |
| West WyomingBorough | 3.8 mi | 3.6 |
| HudsonCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.4 |
| PlainsCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pittston, PA in?
- Pittston is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Pittston, PA?
- About 7,626 people live in Pittston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pittston?
- Nearby places include West Pittston (0.7 mi), Hughestown (0.9 mi), Browntown (0.9 mi), Yatesville (1.8 mi), Duryea (1.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023