Dupont Pennsylvania Map

About Dupont, Pennsylvania

Dupont is a locality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,559. The population density is 628.2 people per km². Dupont is located at 41.3251°N, 75.7455°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18640.

Dupont, a place where the rolling hills of Northeastern Pennsylvania begin to deepen their shadows, unfolds its character through a landscape sculpted by glacial past and human endeavor. It lies 7.2 miles south-west of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 217°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-east of Wilkes-Barre. The terrain here is a study in subtle transitions, where the broad shoulders of the Wyoming Valley begin to give way to a more intimate embrace of wooded slopes and the winding path of the Susquehanna River, though its direct presence is felt more in the overall humidity and the occasional mist that clings to the hollows. Fields, often still bearing the marks of their agricultural heritage, stretch towards the tree lines, their greens and golds muted under a sky that can shift from a brilliant, almost crystalline blue to a soft, pearlescent grey with startling speed. The air itself carries a particular weight, often thick with the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a summer shower, and the quiet hum of cicadas can be a constant companion during the warmer months. The story of Dupont is one deeply entwined with the anthracite coal industry that once pulsed through this region, leaving behind a legacy etched into the very topography and the resilience of its people. While the deep mines are largely silent now, their influence can still be discerned in the character of the land and the enduring spirit of the community. The local economy has since diversified, seeking new avenues for growth, but the echoes of its industrial past remain, a quiet reminder of the grit and determination that built this place. Dupont itself retains a sense of groundedness, a place where life moves with a steady, deliberate cadence, unhurried by the frantic pace of larger urban centers. The evening light often casts a warm, honeyed glow over the rooftops and the surrounding hills, a gentle benediction on a place that has weathered its share of change.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dupont, 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 Dupont and Luzerne County.

Detailed location data for Dupont 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 Dupont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.