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White Haven, PA
Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,014
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
845
ZIP codes
0
White Haven and its ZIP codes
White Haven at a glance
- White Haven is about 2.9 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,656, 13% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,300 (31% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,360 a month.
Local data for White Haven, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
White Haven, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,656
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$175,300
Median rent
$1,360/mo
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (285), Italian Americans (191), Irish Americans (173).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luzerne County. PPP loans are for White Haven.
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
White Haven, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
White Haven, 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 White Haven
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East SideBorough | 1.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Hickory HillsCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Penn Lake ParkBorough | 4 mi | 1.6 |
| FreelandBorough | 6.6 mi | 0.7 |
| JeddoBorough | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Beech Mountain LakesCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.6 |
| WeatherlyBorough | 8.2 mi | 3 |
| Mountain TopCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 15 |
| Holiday PoconoCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Bear Creek VillageBorough | 9.1 mi | 1.9 |
| AlbrightsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| LattimerCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| PardeesvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| HarleighCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Towamensing TrailsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.8 |
| Beaver MeadowsBorough | 11 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is White Haven, PA in?
- White Haven is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of White Haven, PA?
- About 1,014 people live in White Haven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near White Haven?
- Nearby places include East Side (1.2 mi), Hickory Hills (2.7 mi), Penn Lake Park (4 mi), Freeland (6.6 mi), Jeddo (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023