Paupack

🌊 Paupack Township, located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, is a lakeside community steeped in natural beauty, resort culture, and historical depth. Here's a full portrait:

📍 Geography & Location

• Total area: 33.15 sq mi, with 5.13 sq mi of water—much of it along Lake Wallenpaupack
• Elevation: 1,417 feet (432 meters)
• Coordinates: 41.45000°N, 75.26639°W
• ZIP code: 18438, Area code: 570

🏘️ Community & Demographics

• Population (2010): 3,828; estimated at 3,690 in 2016
• Population density: about 132 people per square mile
• Racial makeup: 97.3% White, with small percentages of African American, Asian, and multiracial residents
• Median age: 51.1 years, with nearly 25% aged 65 and older
• Average household size: 2.33; family size: 2.71

💼 Economy & Income

• Median household income: $38,179
• Median family income: $41,336
• Per capita income: $18,251
• Poverty rate: 9.3%, with higher rates among children

🏡 Housing & Lifestyle

• Over 4,000 housing units, including Wallenpaupack Lake Estates and Paupacken Lake Estates
• A mix of full-time residents and seasonal homeowners
• Popular for boating, fishing, lakefront dining, and winter sports like snowmobiling and ice fishing

🏛️ Governance & Services

• Governed by three elected Township Supervisors
• Township Building: 25 Daniels Road
• Services include a Planning Commission, Code Enforcement, Road Maintenance, and monthly recycling and food pantry programs
• Short-Term Rental Ordinance adopted in 2023, with active regulation and permitting

🕰️ Historical Highlights

• Incorporated in 1850, originally part of Palmyra Township
• Home to Lacawac Sanctuary, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Includes the villages of Lakeville and Uswick