Waymart, Pennsylvania
Waymart is a borough of 1,114 people in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1790.
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Population1,114
-14.6% since 2019
CountyWayne County
Elevation1,873 ft
571 m
Founded1790
Land area2.7 sq mi
ZIP code18472
Nearest airportWilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)
24 mi
Why visit Waymart
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 1 place to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Weather in Waymart
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About Waymart
Waymart is a borough in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. Waymart is a small town in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania known for its railroading history, Coal Country roots, and outdoor recreation. As of the 2020 census, Waymart had a population of 1,297.
From the Wikipedia article Waymart, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
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Restaurants and cafes1
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship3
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Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
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Map of Waymart
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
People and cost of living
$51,544median household income
$193,600median home value
$831median monthly rent
42.2median age
14.4%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
52.7%of homes are owner-occupied
23.3 minaverage commute
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wayne County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-11: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Simpson 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Dunmore 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Clarks Green 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Dalton 18 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Scranton 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Factoryville 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Big Bass Lake 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Hughestown 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- Susquehanna Depot 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Browntown 27 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- House Waymart PA, Smallbones, CC0
- US 6 eb in Waymart, PA, July 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 296 sb, Waymart, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church, Waymart, PA, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 296 nb, Waymart, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wayside Park, Waymart, PA, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Street eb at Center Street and Water Street, Waymart, PA, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Waymart, PA Lodge, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Waymart, PA Borough Building, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Street eb, Waymart, PA, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gravity Railroad Depot, Waymart, PA (2), July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gravity Railroad Depot, Waymart, PA (1), July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carbondale Road eb at Gravity Planes Road, Waymart, PA, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 6 eb entering Waymart, PA, July 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- SCI Waymart, Canaan Township, PA, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 6 eb approaching PA 296, July 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS023-E-18511 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-443668 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-18512 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-443667 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-51336 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Keen Lake, Canaan Township, PA, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Canaan Township, PA municipal building, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Canaan Road nb, Canaan Township, PA, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-09-09 12 53 15 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 296 (Belmont Turnpike) just south of Stanton Drive in Clinton Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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