Avoca Pennsylvania Map

About Avoca, Pennsylvania

Avoca is a locality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,526. The population density is 954.7 people per km². Avoca is located at 41.3398°N, 75.7363°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18641.

Avoca lies in a valley cradled by rolling hills, where the Susquehanna River’s influence is felt in the damp, fertile soil. It lies 6.1 miles south-west of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 219°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-east of Wilkes-Barre. The landscape here is a blend of gentle slopes and broader plains, a place where the sky feels vast and the air often carries the scent of damp earth and pine. In the late afternoon, the light softens, casting a warm, golden hue over the scattered houses and the patchwork of fields that stretch towards the tree-lined horizons. The rhythm of Avoca is one of quiet persistence, a steady hum of daily life played out against a backdrop of enduring natural beauty. The history of Avoca is deeply entwined with the anthracite coal mining that once pulsed through this region. Though the mines have long since fallen silent, their legacy remains, a subtle echo in the local character and the enduring spirit of its people. The economy has shifted, finding new footing in diverse industries, but the community still draws strength from its hardworking roots. The land itself, sculpted by the slow grind of glaciers and the patient flow of water, holds stories of generations who have called this valley home, each adding their own verse to the unfolding narrative of Avoca.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Avoca, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Avoca and Luzerne County.

Detailed location data for Avoca includes the ZIP code (18641), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Luzerne County (Wilkes-Barre), and school district assignment (Pittston Area School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Avoca is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.