Mountainhome Pennsylvania Map

About Mountainhome, Pennsylvania

Mountainhome is a locality in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 887. The population density is 179.2 people per km². Mountainhome is located at 41.1737°N, 75.2710°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18326.

Mountainhome lies cradled by the rolling hills of the Pocono Mountains, where the air, crisp and cool even in summer, carries the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 26.0 miles south-east of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 129°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north of Penn Estates. The landscape here is a study in green and gray, with stands of dense forest giving way to rocky outcrops and the occasional clearing where sunlight, filtered through a canopy of oak and maple, paints shifting patterns on the ground. Streams, born from springs hidden in the higher elevations, meander through the terrain, their waters clear and cold, sometimes rushing over pebbles, other times pooling in shadowed hollows. The character of Mountainhome is one of quiet resilience, a place where the seasons dictate the pace of life, and the enduring presence of the natural world is a constant companion. The history of Mountainhome is intertwined with the logging and quarrying industries that once thrived in this part of Monroe County. Early settlers found abundant timber and stone, resources that fueled the growth of small settlements and supported a burgeoning local economy. Though those industries have largely faded, a sense of self-sufficiency and a connection to the land remains. Today, Mountainhome draws visitors seeking respite in its natural beauty, with nearby state parks offering trails and vistas that showcase the rugged charm of the Poconos. The rhythm of daily life here is unhurried, marked by the changing light of dawn and dusk, and the enduring simplicity of a community that has learned to live in harmony with its mountainous surroundings.

About This Mountainhome Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mountainhome, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.173702, -75.271015. 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 Mountainhome and Monroe County.

Detailed location data for Mountainhome includes the ZIP code (18326), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Monroe County (Stroudsburg), and school district assignment (Pocono Mountain 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 Mountainhome is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.