West Hazleton, Pennsylvania

West Hazleton, Pennsylvania
West Hazleton Elementary/Middle School
Location of West Hazleton in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
West Hazleton
West Hazleton
Coordinates: 40°57′42″N 75°59′56″W / 40.96167°N 75.99889°W / 40.96167; -75.99889
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyLuzerne
Incorporated1887
Government
  TypeBorough Council
  MayorJohn Chura
Area
  Total
1.58 sq mi (4.09 km2)
  Land1.58 sq mi (4.09 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
5,167
  Estimate 
(2021)
5,160
  Density2,758.07/sq mi (1,064.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code570
FIPS code42-83136
Websitewww.westhazletonboro.org

West Hazleton is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough is 31 miles (50 km) south of Wilkes Barre and had a population of 5,167 as of the 2020 census.