Forks
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Forks is a township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, with 16,074 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 377 ft (115 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chestnut Hill, 1.3 miles SE.
- 16,074residents (2020 Census)
- 377 ftelevation · 115 m
- 12.1 sq miland area · 31.3 km²
- 1,332 / sq mipopulation density
- 18040main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Forks
Forks Township is a township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population of Forks Township was 16,077 as of the 2020 census. 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. The township is home to the global headquarters of Crayola, founded in 1885, a global arts supply company and the world's leading manufacturer of crayons.
Forks Township is located 20.8 miles (33.5 km) northeast of Allentown, 80.5 miles (129.6 km) north of Philadelphia, and 74.6 miles (120.1 km) west of New York City.
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Living in Forks
- Median household income
- $110,190
- Median home value
- $358,900
- Median rent
- $1,440/mo
- Median age
- 44
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Forks had 16,074 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,074 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,332 per sq mi (514 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forks at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Northampton County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 16,074 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.07 sq mi (31.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7346° N, 75.2258° W |
| ZIP codes | 18040, 18083, 18085 |
| Official website | forkstownship.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4209526728 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forks
- Chestnut Hill1.3 mi SE
- Tatamy1.6 mi W
- Stockertown2.4 mi NW
- Delaware Park, NJ2.8 mi SE
- Palmer3.0 mi SW
- Eastlawn Gardens3.2 mi W
- Easton3.4 mi S
- Wilson3.6 mi S
- Martins Creek3.8 mi NE
- Phillipsburg, NJ3.8 mi SE
- Palmer Heights3.8 mi SW
- Brainards, NJ3.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Forks
What county is Forks in?
Forks is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Forks, PA?
16,074 people lived in Forks at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forks, PA?
The main ZIP code is 18040. Other ZIP codes: 18083, 18085.
What is the elevation of Forks?
377 feet (115 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forks?
Chestnut Hill (1.3 mi), Tatamy (1.6 mi), Stockertown (2.4 mi), Delaware Park (2.8 mi), Palmer (3.0 mi).
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