Hamlin, Wayne County
Hamlin, Pennsylvania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hamlin, Wayne County.
| City | Hamlin |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Wayne |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.403697 |
| Longitude | -75.398515 |
| Population | 1,200 |
| Density | 35.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 18436, 18427, 17026 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| County Seat | Honesdale |
Hamlin is a locality in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Hamlin is located at 41.4037°N, 75.3985°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18427.
Hamlin rests in the rolling hills of northeastern Pennsylvania, a landscape sculpted by glaciation and time, where broadleaf forests clothe the slopes and deep valleys cradle winding streams. It lies 13.7 miles east of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 91°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-east of Archbald. The air here, particularly in the hushed moments of late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a fragrance that clings to the skin long after one has left the embrace of the woods. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, luminous shafts, illuminating patches of fern and moss that carpet the forest floor like ancient brocades. The terrain itself is a study in gentle ascents and sudden dips, suggesting the slow, persistent work of water carving its way through softer rock, leaving behind a topography that feels both ancient and alive. The story of Hamlin is one of resilience, a narrative woven from the threads of logging and farming that once defined its economy. Early settlers, drawn by the dense woodlands, carved out a living from the timber, their efforts shaping the very character of the land. While the great forests have long since yielded to managed woodlands and agricultural fields, the echoes of that past remain, in the weathered barns that dot the countryside and the quiet persistence of the land. The local economy now leans towards small businesses and a steady agricultural presence, with farms producing everything from dairy to seasonal vegetables, their bounty often finding its way to local markets. There's a quiet pride in Hamlin, a sense of rootedness that comes from generations of living in concert with the rhythms of the seasons and the enduring spirit of the place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hamlin, 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 Hamlin and Wayne County.
Detailed location data for Hamlin includes the ZIP code (18436), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Wayne County (Honesdale), 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 Hamlin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |