Chestnut Hill

Census-designated place in Northampton County, Pennsylvania

Aerial view of Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania
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Chestnut Hill is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, with 6,689 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 295 ft (90 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Forks, 1.3 miles NW.

About Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. Its population as of the 2020 census was 6,689. 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 2020.

Chestnut Hill is on the eastern edge of Northampton County, in the southeastern quadrant of Forks Township. It is bordered to the south by the city of Easton and to the east by the Delaware River, which forms the Pennsylvania–New Jersey border. It is bordered to the west by Sullivan Trail (old Pennsylvania Route 115), which leads northwest 4 miles (6 km) to Stockertown. Pennsylvania Route 611 follows the Delaware River along the eastern edge of Chestnut Hill, leading south into Easton and northeast 17 miles (27 km) to Portland.

Chestnut Hill is a 719-foot-high (219 m) ridge which runs along the southern border of the CDP, overlooking the Delaware River.

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Living in Chestnut Hill

Median household income
$124,089
Median home value
$375,000
Median rent
$1,876/mo
Median age
47.1
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Chestnut Hill, PA population

Chestnut Hill had 6,689 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,689
Density2,206 per sq mi (852 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Chestnut Hill at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyNorthampton County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population6,689 (2020)
Land area3.03 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²)
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates40.7228° N, 75.2072° W
ZIP code18040
Census code (GEOID)4213336

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Chestnut Hill

What county is Chestnut Hill in?

Chestnut Hill is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Chestnut Hill, PA?

6,689 people lived in Chestnut Hill at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Chestnut Hill, PA?

The ZIP code of Chestnut Hill is 18040.

What is the elevation of Chestnut Hill?

295 feet (90 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Chestnut Hill?

Forks (1.3 mi), Delaware Park (1.6 mi), Phillipsburg (2.6 mi), Easton (2.6 mi), Lopatcong (2.8 mi).

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