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About Elmhurst, Pennsylvania

Elmhurst is a locality in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Elmhurst is located at 41.3779°N, 75.5446°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18416.

Elmhurst rests in a fold of the Lackawanna Valley, a place where the rounded shoulders of forested hills begin to soften their descent towards the broader sweep of the Wyoming Valley. It lies 6.5 miles east-south-east of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 109°T), and is situated 5.4 miles east-south-east of Dunmore. The air here, particularly after a rain, carries the clean, sharp scent of pine and damp earth, a testament to the surrounding woodlands that spill over the terrain. Small streams, born from the higher ground, thread their way through the landscape, their waters glinting like scattered mica in the dappled sunlight that filters through the canopy. The houses, often set back from the quiet roads, seem to observe the changing seasons with a patient, enduring grace, their windows reflecting the deep greens of summer and the stark silhouettes of winter. The character of Elmhurst is undeniably shaped by its early days as a gateway to the anthracite coal fields, a history etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet resilience of its people and the enduring agricultural spirit that persisted alongside the industry. Though the deep mines have long since hushed their rumble, echoes of that past remain in the very topography, in the cleared spaces that once supported bustling communities and the winding lanes that followed the contours of the land. Today, Elmhurst draws sustenance from its proximity to larger centers, a place where many find a peaceful haven, their days marked by the gentle rhythm of suburban life interwoven with a lingering connection to the natural world. The local economy now leans towards service and smaller enterprises, but the land itself, with its fertile pockets and shaded groves, still offers a subtle bounty, a quiet promise of continued sustenance.

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

Detailed location data for Elmhurst includes the ZIP code (18444), 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. 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 Elmhurst is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.