Hughestown
The Valley's Compact Neighbor · Est. 1879
Hughestown is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The ZIP code is 18640.
Based on information from the Luzerne County Association of REALTORS® MLS as of October 29, 2026.
Hughestown at a Glance
Source - U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024.
About Hughestown
Hughestown is a borough in Luzerne County, bordering Pittston in the Greater Pittston area. It was settled around 1836 and incorporated as a borough on April 7, 1879, having earlier been part of Pittston Township.
Anthracite coal drove the borough. The Pennsylvania Coal Company's No. 9 Breaker processed coal from the surrounding mines, and mining supported Hughestown into the 20th century before the industry declined and mined land was reclaimed for housing.
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The borough is small, with 1,329 residents in 2020, and covers a compact area next to Pittston. Its housing is mostly coal-era frame and brick homes, an affordable entry point right at the edge of the Greater Pittston core.
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