Belfast
Census-designated place in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Belfast is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, with 1,279 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 525 ft (160 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stockertown, 2.0 miles S.
- 1,279residents (2020 Census)
- 525 ftelevation · 160 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 1,040 / sq mipopulation density
- 18083ZIP code
About Belfast
Belfast is a census-designated place (CDP) in Plainfield Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Belfast had a population of 1,279.
Located in one of the first settled areas in the township, the village is believed to have been named for the city of Belfast in Ireland. Its settlers, who were predominantly German and Welsh, arrived in the area in the late 18th century. The village was originally known as Belleville or Bellville because of its scenic view. The name Belfast came into use sometime after the Civil War.
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Living in Belfast
- Median household income
- $77,647
- Median home value
- $267,900
- Median age
- 46.8
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Belfast had 1,279 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,279 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,040 per sq mi (402 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Belfast at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Northampton County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,279 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.23 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7821° N, 75.2743° W |
| ZIP code | 18083 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4205152 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Belfast
- Stockertown2.0 mi S
- Eastlawn Gardens2.4 mi S
- Plainfield2.6 mi N
- Tatamy3.0 mi S
- Bushkill3.1 mi W
- Nazareth3.5 mi SW
- Forks4.1 mi SE
- Ackermanville4.4 mi NE
- Martins Creek4.4 mi E
- Upper Nazareth4.5 mi SW
- Wind Gap4.7 mi N
- Chestnut Hill5.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Belfast
What county is Belfast in?
Belfast is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Belfast, PA?
1,279 people lived in Belfast at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Belfast, PA?
The ZIP code of Belfast is 18083.
What is the elevation of Belfast?
525 feet (160 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Belfast?
Stockertown (2.0 mi), Eastlawn Gardens (2.4 mi), Plainfield (2.6 mi), Tatamy (3.0 mi), Bushkill (3.1 mi).
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