Waymart Pennsylvania Map

About Waymart, Pennsylvania

Waymart is a locality in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,114. The population density is 171.9 people per km². Waymart is located at 41.5804°N, 75.4082°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18472.

Waymart rests in a landscape of rolling hills and broad, open fields that speak of its agricultural past. It lies 17.7 miles north-east of Scranton, PA (from Scranton, PA: bearing 48°T), and is situated 4.9 miles east of Carbondale. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a crisp coolness, a harbinger of the changing seasons that define life in this northeastern Pennsylvania corner. Dense stands of oak and pine fringe the cultivated land, their shadows stretching long across the meadows as the sun begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of soft lavender and pale gold. The terrain gently slopes towards the Lackawanna River, a silver ribbon winding its way through the verdant countryside, its presence a constant, quiet murmur. The economic heart of Waymart once beat with the rhythm of industry, a legacy now softened by the passage of time and a shift towards a more pastoral existence. Dairy farms, their barns weathered and sturdy, still dot the surrounding hillsides, a testament to generations of hardworking families who have tended this soil. Small businesses line Main Street, their storefronts reflecting a community that values personal connection and a slower pace of life. Historically, the area drew settlers seeking fertile land and opportunity, and though the grander industries have receded, a resilient spirit remains, evident in the well-maintained homes and the quiet hum of local commerce that defines Waymart today.

About This Waymart Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waymart, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.580362, -75.408237. 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 Waymart and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for Waymart includes the ZIP code (18472), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Wayne County (Honesdale), and school district assignment (Western Wayne 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 Waymart is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.