Hudson Pennsylvania Map

About Hudson, Pennsylvania

Hudson is a locality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,588. The population density is 1048.7 people per km². Hudson is located at 41.2748°N, 75.8360°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18705.

Hudson rests in a valley cradled by the gentle slopes of Luzerne County, where the land unfurls in a mosaic of emerald fields and the darker, richer hues of forested hills. It lies 3.1 miles north-east of Wilkes Barre, PA (from Wilkes Barre, PA: bearing 50°T), and is situated 3.1 miles north-east of Wilkes-Barre. The Susquehanna River, a broad, silver ribbon, flows nearby, its presence a constant murmur in the background, reflecting the sky in its ever-shifting moods. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a clean, invigorating fragrance that settles deep into the lungs, especially after a rain. The houses, many with wide porches and manicured lawns, seem to possess a quiet dignity, their paint softened by seasons of sun and snow, their gardens bursting with a riot of color in the warmer months. Originally a hub for the anthracite coal industry, the echoes of mining are still palpable in the landscape and the resilience of its people. Though the mines have long since ceased their grimy labor, the legacy of that industrious past informs the character of Hudson, imbuing it with a sense of hard-won strength and community. The local economy now leans towards a more diversified approach, with small businesses and service industries forming the backbone of daily life, their storefronts lining streets that have witnessed generations come and go. The quality of light in Hudson, particularly as dusk settles, is often extraordinary – a soft, golden luminescence that seems to linger, bathing the familiar streets and surrounding hills in a warm, almost nostalgic glow.

About This Hudson Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Hudson includes the ZIP code (16866), 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 (Wilkes-Barre 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 Hudson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.