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Paupack

A township of 3,714 people in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
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Conserved land6.2%1,313 of 21,094 acres
Trails12 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2354 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Paupack

Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
1,565 ftElevation

Paupack is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community is 5.5 miles (8.9 km) south of Hawley. Paupack has a post office with ZIP code 18451, which opened on October 19, 1900. The community derives its name from Wallenpaupack Creek. The area was originally served by Paupack Consolidated School, which dates back to 1925 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Housing in Paupack

$420K▼ 1.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Paupack home is worth about $420,000, down 1.2% in a year, 44% above the Pennsylvania typical home.

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Health in Paupack

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of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 4 are too close to call.

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Wayne Memorial HospitalHonesdale · 9.5 mi · ER
Pinnacle Family Health CenterTafton · 3.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 18428, 18438, 18436 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Paupack →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 15% of U.S. communities.

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Nearest: Hawley Public LibraryHawley · 4.6 miles · 28 hrs a week
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