Hughestown Pennsylvania Map

About Hughestown, Pennsylvania

Hughestown is a locality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,506. The population density is 648.4 people per km². Hughestown is located at 41.3270°N, 75.7732°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18640.

Hughestown rests in a valley cradled by the gentle slopes of northeastern Pennsylvania, where the air often carries the scent of damp earth and distant pine. It lies 7.9 miles north-east of Wilkes Barre, PA (from Wilkes Barre, PA: bearing 45°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-west of Scranton. The land here is a study in subdued color: rolling hills cloaked in mature deciduous trees, their greens deepening to a rich, almost bruised hue in the late afternoon sun. Small streams, born from the higher ground, meander through the landscape, their waters glinting like scattered silver against the dark soil. The character of Hughestown is one of quiet persistence, a place where the seasons mark time with a slow, deliberate rhythm, and the sky overhead often feels vast and contemplative. The history of Hughestown is deeply entwined with the anthracite coal industry that once defined this region, a legacy that still whispers through the older buildings and the very contours of the land. Though the mines have long since closed, their influence shaped the local economy and the resilient spirit of its people, who have since diversified into other trades and services. The surrounding terrain, sculpted by both natural forces and the hand of man, offers a backdrop of modest beauty, a place where remnants of past endeavors can still be found. The waterways, though perhaps not grand, are vital arteries, feeding the land and reminding one of the constant flow of life, a subtle but persistent presence in the daily existence of Hughestown.

About This Hughestown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hughestown, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.327024, -75.773249. 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 Hughestown and Luzerne County.

Detailed location data for Hughestown includes the ZIP code (18640), 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 Hughestown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.