Chestnut Hill
Census-designated place in Northampton County, Pennsylvania

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.
- 6,689residents (2020 Census)
- 295 ftelevation · 90 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.9 km²
- 2,206 / sq mipopulation density
- 18040ZIP code
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 had 6,689 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,689 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,206 per sq mi (852 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chestnut Hill at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Northampton County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,689 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.03 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7228° N, 75.2072° W |
| ZIP code | 18040 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4213336 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chestnut Hill
- Forks1.3 mi NW
- Delaware Park, NJ1.6 mi SE
- Phillipsburg, NJ2.6 mi SE
- Easton2.6 mi S
- Lopatcong, NJ2.8 mi E
- Tatamy2.8 mi NW
- Wilson3.2 mi SW
- Palmer3.2 mi SW
- West Easton3.4 mi SW
- Stockertown3.7 mi NW
- Lopatcong Overlook, NJ3.7 mi SE
- Morgan Hill3.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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