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Prompton, PA
Borough in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18456.
Population
248
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
162
ZIP codes
1
Prompton and its ZIP codes
Prompton at a glance
- Prompton is 44% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Prompton.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,091
15,764 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,395
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$431M
FY 2026, $8,420 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Prompton, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
505
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
152
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 12°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Prompton
1 in or overlapping Prompton. Population shown
Cities near Prompton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BethanyBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.5 |
| WaymartBorough | 4 mi | 2.7 |
| HonesdaleBorough | 4.2 mi | 3.9 |
| VandlingBorough | 7.7 mi | 1.3 |
| BrowndaleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| White MillsCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.5 |
| SimpsonCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Forest CityBorough | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| CarbondaleCity | 9.3 mi | 3.2 |
| The HideoutCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| MayfieldBorough | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| HawleyBorough | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Union DaleBorough | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| JermynBorough | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| ArchbaldBorough | 13 mi | 17.1 |
| Narrowsburg, NYCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prompton, PA in?
- Prompton is in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Prompton, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Prompton include 18456.
- What is the population of Prompton, PA?
- About 248 people live in Prompton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prompton?
- Nearby places include Bethany (2.6 mi), Waymart (4 mi), Honesdale (4.2 mi), Vandling (7.7 mi), Browndale (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023