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 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
5,167
 • Estimate 
(2021)
5,160
 • Density2,758.3/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.