East Penn
Township in Carbon County, Pennsylvania

East Penn is a township in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, with 2,748 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 535 ft (163 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mahoning, 3.3 miles NW.
- 2,748residents (2020 Census)
- 535 ftelevation · 163 m
- 22.7 sq miland area · 58.8 km²
- 121 / sq mipopulation density
- 18212ZIP code
About East Penn
East Penn Township is a rural township in the rough uplands terrain of the eastern Mahoning Hills area of Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
The township has a complementary or sister township, West Penn Township, directly to the west in Schuylkill County. The township sits between two ridgelines of the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians, but with multiple hilltops, its terrain is unlike many nearby valley floors between similar ridgelines. The population was 2,881 at the 2010 United States census, up from 2,461 at the 2000 census.
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Living in East Penn
- Median household income
- $70,294
- Median home value
- $228,500
- Median rent
- $1,114/mo
- Median age
- 45.8
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East Penn had 2,748 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,748 |
|---|---|
| Density | 121 per sq mi (47 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East Penn at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Carbon County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 2,748 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.71 sq mi (58.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7738° N, 75.7236° W |
| ZIP code | 18212 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4202521664 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East Penn
- Mahoning3.3 mi NW
- Lehighton3.7 mi N
- Bowmanstown3.8 mi NE
- Slatedale4.0 mi SE
- Weissport4.0 mi N
- Parryville4.5 mi NE
- Weissport East4.8 mi NE
- Washington4.9 mi SE
- Heidelberg4.9 mi S
- Palmerton6.0 mi E
- Slatington6.1 mi E
- Jim Thorpe6.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about East Penn
What county is East Penn in?
East Penn is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of East Penn, PA?
2,748 people lived in East Penn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of East Penn, PA?
The ZIP code of East Penn is 18212.
What is the elevation of East Penn?
535 feet (163 m) above sea level.
What towns are near East Penn?
Mahoning (3.3 mi), Lehighton (3.7 mi), Bowmanstown (3.8 mi), Slatedale (4.0 mi), Weissport (4.0 mi).
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