Foster Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Foster Township is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The population was 3,413 at the 2020 census.

Foster Township,
Luzerne County,
Pennsylvania
Township
Eckley Miners' Village in Foster Township
Map of Luzerne County highlighting Foster Township
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Luzerne County
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyLuzerne
Settled1824
Incorporated1855
Area
  Total45.14 sq mi (116.92 km2)
  Land44.87 sq mi (116.21 km2)
  Water0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2)
Population
 (2020)
  Total3,413
  Estimate 
(2021)
3,433
  Density76.29/sq mi (29.45/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code42-079-26928
Websitefostertownship.org

Foster Township police services are provided by White Haven Police Department. Emergency medical services are provided jointly by Freeland Northside Community Ambulance and White Haven Rescue Unit. Fearnots Volunteer Fire Company is Foster Township's Fire Department.

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