Dunmore Pennsylvania Map

About Dunmore, Pennsylvania

Dunmore is a locality in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 14,181. The population density is 611.4 people per km². Dunmore is located at 41.4198°N, 75.6324°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18509.

Dunmore rises from the rolling hills of northeastern Pennsylvania, a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath between the deeper valleys and the higher ridges. It lies 1.7 miles east-north-east of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 64°T), and is situated 6.3 miles east-north-east of Old Forge. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and subtle rises, a landscape that feels both settled and alive, especially in the late afternoon when the sun casts long, golden shadows across the residential streets and the scattered pockets of woodland. The air, crisp and clean after a rain, carries the scent of damp earth and distant pine, a fragrance that speaks of the region's enduring connection to the natural world. Even in the heart of Dunmore, the landscape asserts itself, with glimpses of distant, tree-clad hills framing the view and the quiet hum of everyday life a counterpoint to the earth's own ancient pulse. The story of Dunmore is deeply interwoven with the anthracite coal mining that once defined this region, a history etched not just in its topography but in the very character of its people. For generations, the rhythmic clang of pickaxes and the rumble of coal cars were the soundtrack to life here, a testament to the grit and resilience of those who worked the earth. Though the mines have long since fallen silent, their legacy persists in the sturdy architecture and the enduring work ethic that still characterizes Dunmore. The local economy, now more diversified, retains a certain grounded practicality, a continuation of that spirit of industry. Notable for its strong sense of community, Dunmore retains a distinct identity, a place where the past is not forgotten but informs the present, a quiet dignity in its enduring presence.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dunmore, 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 Dunmore and Lackawanna County.

Detailed location data for Dunmore includes the ZIP code (18512), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Lackawanna County (Scranton), and school district assignment (Dunmore 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 Dunmore is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.