Kingston Pennsylvania Map

About Kingston, Pennsylvania

Kingston is a locality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 13,397. The population density is 2398.4 people per km². Kingston is located at 41.2617°N, 75.8969°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18704.

Kingston unfolds along the Susquehanna River, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water, framed by the rolling hills of Northeastern Pennsylvania. It lies 1.4 miles north-west of Wilkes Barre, PA (from Wilkes Barre, PA: bearing 324°T), and is situated 1.4 miles north-west of Wilkes-Barre. The air here, especially in the twilight hours, often carries a damp, earthy scent, a subtle testament to the nearby waterway and the surrounding woodlands. Mature trees, their branches reaching out like ancient arms, cast long shadows across well-kept lawns and the sturdy architecture of its homes, suggesting a deep-rooted sense of permanence. The very terrain speaks of a history shaped by the river's embrace and the quiet persistence of a community that has long understood the land's rhythms. The story of Kingston is deeply entwined with the industrial heart that once beat strong in this region. For generations, the extraction of anthracite coal was the lifeblood of the area, a demanding endeavor that shaped the character of its people and the very landscape, leaving behind a legacy of resilience. Today, while the mines are largely silent, the echoes of that era are still present, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The local economy has diversified, but a connection to the river remains, with its potential for recreation and its enduring presence as a natural artery. Kingston retains a distinct charm, a blend of its industrious past and a more serene present, where the quality of light on a clear afternoon can still evoke a sense of enduring beauty.

About This Kingston Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kingston, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.261748, -75.896864. 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 Kingston and Luzerne County.

Detailed location data for Kingston includes the ZIP code (15650), 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 (Wyoming Valley West 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 Kingston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.