Swoyersville Pennsylvania Map

About Swoyersville, Pennsylvania

Swoyersville is a locality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,048. The population density is 896.2 people per km². Swoyersville is located at 41.2917°N, 75.8746°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18704.

Swoyersville lies in a broad valley, its houses clustered along gentle slopes that rise from the Susquehanna River. It lies 3.2 miles north of Wilkes Barre, PA (from Wilkes Barre, PA: bearing 6°T), and is situated 3.2 miles north of Wilkes-Barre. The land here is a rich tapestry of weathered brick and tenacious greenery, where the occasional stately oak stands sentinel over manicured lawns and the stoic facades of older homes. Even on the brightest days, a certain diffused light seems to linger, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a quiet dignity to the everyday routines of its residents. The air, often carrying the damp, earthy scent of the nearby river, carries with it the murmur of passing traffic and the distant hum of the wider world. This was a place born of industry, its foundations laid by the unearthing of anthracite coal, a dark, potent energy that once fueled a nation. The echoes of those mining days still resonate, a subtle weight in the character of Swoyersville, a sense of resilience forged in the deep earth. Though the mines have long since fallen silent, their legacy persists in the strong work ethic and the close-knit bonds of the people who call this valley home. The economic pulse now beats with a more varied rhythm, drawing from commerce and services that ripple outward from the larger urban centers, yet the distinct, unhurried pace of life remains a defining feature of Swoyersville.

About This Swoyersville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Swoyersville, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.291748, -75.874641. 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 Swoyersville and Luzerne County.

Detailed location data for Swoyersville includes the ZIP code (18704), 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 Swoyersville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.