Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Hazleton is a city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 29,963 at the 2020 census. Hazleton is the second-most populous city in Luzerne County. It was incorporated as a borough on January 5, 1857, and as a city on December 4, 1891.

Hazleton
Downtown Hazleton
Nickname(s): 
The Mountain City, Mob City, The Power City
Location of Hazleton in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Hazleton
Location of Luzerne County in Pennsylvania
Hazleton
Hazleton (the United States)
Coordinates: 40°57′32″N 75°58′28″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyLuzerne
Settled1780
Government
  MayorJeff Cusat (R)
Area
  Total5.97 sq mi (15.47 km2)
  Land5.97 sq mi (15.47 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,689 ft (515 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total29,963
  Density5,017.25/sq mi (1,937.17/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
18201, 18202
Area code(s)570 and 272
FIPS code42-33408
Websitewww.hazletoncity.org

Hazleton is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, 97.0 miles (156.1 km) north of Philadelphia and 126.7 miles (203.9 km) west of New York City.

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