Jim Thorpe
Borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Jim Thorpe is a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, with 4,507 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 732 ft (223 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nesquehoning, 2.8 miles NW.
- 4,507residents (2020 Census)
- 732 ftelevation · 223 m
- 14.6 sq miland area · 37.8 km²
- 309 / sq mipopulation density
- 18240ZIP code
About Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe, known as Mauch Chunk and East Mauch Chunk until 1954, is a borough and the county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is the burial site of Native American sports legend Jim Thorpe, who had no connection with the borough in his lifetime. As of the 2020 census, Jim Thorpe had a population of 4,507.
Jim Thorpe is located in the Pocono Mountains, approximately 29 miles (47 km) northwest of Allentown, 83 miles (134 km) northwest of Philadelphia, and 117 miles (188 km) west of New York City.
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Living in Jim Thorpe
- Median household income
- $72,904
- Median home value
- $209,800
- Median rent
- $908/mo
- Median age
- 48.7
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Jim Thorpe had 4,507 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,507 |
|---|---|
| Density | 309 per sq mi (119 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jim Thorpe at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Carbon County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 4,507 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.60 sq mi (37.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km²) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8572° N, 75.7763° W |
| ZIP code | 18240 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4238200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jim Thorpe
- Nesquehoning2.8 mi NW
- Mahoning3.4 mi S
- Lehighton3.7 mi SE
- Summit Hill4.3 mi SW
- Weissport4.4 mi SE
- Weissport East4.9 mi E
- Lansford5.9 mi W
- Franklin5.9 mi E
- Parryville6.1 mi E
- Weatherly6.3 mi N
- East Penn6.4 mi SE
- Packer6.5 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Jim Thorpe
What county is Jim Thorpe in?
Jim Thorpe is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Jim Thorpe, PA?
4,507 people lived in Jim Thorpe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jim Thorpe, PA?
The ZIP code of Jim Thorpe is 18240.
What is the elevation of Jim Thorpe?
732 feet (223 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jim Thorpe?
Nesquehoning (2.8 mi), Mahoning (3.4 mi), Lehighton (3.7 mi), Summit Hill (4.3 mi), Weissport (4.4 mi).
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