Penn Forest township, Pennsylvania
Penn Forest township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Penn Forest township is a geographic entity located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 10,434. The land area covers 73.79 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 10,434 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.5 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,327 | ±256 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,029 | ±282 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,327 | ±256 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,702 | ±284 |
| Median Home Value | $250,100 | ±$23,552 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,326 | ±$186 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,045 | ±$8,615 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,829 | ±$4,583 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | ±3.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,063 | ±381 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,350 | ±384 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94% | ±3.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 10,344 (2024)
ID: 174321
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY
2010 STATE RT 903, JIM THORPE PA 18229
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GUS Population: 65,743 (2024)
ID: 111840
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 129, JIM THORPE PA 18229-0129
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Jim Thorpe, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Tobyhanna, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Tobyhanna, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Mountain Top, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Mountaintop, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Freeland, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Jim Thorpe, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Jim Thorpe, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Walnutport, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lehighton, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CDE Career Institute
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College Vocational | 17.7 mi away | 2942 Route 611, Tannersville, PA, 18372 |
5704099023
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PENN KIDDER BRANCH
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 2588 ROUTE 903, ALBRIGHTSVILLE, PA, 18210 |
(570) 722-0300
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Hazleton Area Career Center
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College Vocational | 19.1 mi away | 1451 West 23rd Street, Hazle TWP., PA, 18202 |
570459322182407
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DIMMICK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 54 BROADWAY, JIM THORPE, PA, 18229 |
(570) 325-2131
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Lehigh Carbon Community College
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College | 20.2 mi away | 4525 Education Park Dr, Schnecksville, PA, 18078-2598 |
6107992121
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LEHIGHTON AREA MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 124 NORTH ST, LEHIGHTON, PA, 18235 |
(610) 377-2750
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Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
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College Vocational | 20.2 mi away | 4500 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville, PA, 18078-2599 |
6107991372
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PALMERTON AREA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 402 DELAWARE AVE, PALMERTON, PA, 18071 |
(610) 826-3424
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
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College | 21.1 mi away | 76 University Drive, Hazleton, PA, 18202-8025 |
5704503000
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WESTERN POCONO COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 131 PILGRIM WAY, BRODHEADSVILLE, PA, 18322 |
(570) 992-7934
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LEHIGHTON 1SSW, PA US, located 9.9 miles from Penn Forest township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.6° | 18.7° | 27.2° | 3.76" | 7.8" |
| February | 38.4° | 20.6° | 29.5° | 2.92" | 9.8" |
| March | 47.2° | 27.7° | 37.5° | 3.90" | 6.3" |
| April | 60.9° | 38.0° | 49.5° | 3.86" | 0.4" |
| May | 70.5° | 48.3° | 59.4° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.6° | 57.1° | 67.4° | 5.15" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.7° | 62.4° | 72.1° | 4.65" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.8° | 60.0° | 69.9° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.3° | 52.7° | 63.0° | 5.60" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.6° | 41.1° | 51.4° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.1° | 31.7° | 40.9° | 3.85" | 0.3" |
| December | 39.8° | 24.4° | 32.1° | 4.36" | 2.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towamensing Trails CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Albrightsville CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Holiday Pocono CDP | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
| Indian Mountain Lake CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Sun Valley CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| Weissport East CDP | CDP | 8.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4202558968. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.