Lehighton
Borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Lehighton is a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, with 5,248 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 571 ft (174 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Weissport, 0.8 miles E.
- 5,248residents (2020 Census)
- 571 ftelevation · 174 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 3,233 / sq mipopulation density
- 18235ZIP code
About Lehighton
Lehighton () is a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
Due in part to water power from the Lehigh River, Lehighton was an early center for U.S. industrialization. The Lehigh Valley Railroad was for years a major employer up until the post-World War II era when railroad and industry restructuring led to job and population losses.
As of the 2020 U.S. census, Lehighton's population was 5,248. Lehighton is the most populous borough in Carbon County and still the county's business hub. The Lehigh River, a 109-mile-long (175 km) tributary of the Delaware River, flows through Lehighton.
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Living in Lehighton
- Median household income
- $64,651
- Median home value
- $213,600
- Median rent
- $1,019/mo
- Median age
- 36.8
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Lehighton had 5,248 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,248 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,233 per sq mi (1,248 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lehighton at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Carbon County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 5,248 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.62 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8277° N, 75.7165° W |
| ZIP code | 18235 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4242472 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lehighton
- Weissport0.8 mi E
- Weissport East1.7 mi NE
- Parryville2.5 mi E
- Mahoning2.8 mi SW
- Franklin3.4 mi NE
- Bowmanstown3.4 mi SE
- Jim Thorpe3.7 mi NW
- East Penn3.7 mi S
- Palmerton5.4 mi E
- Towamensing6.3 mi E
- Nesquehoning6.5 mi NW
- Slatedale6.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Lehighton
What county is Lehighton in?
Lehighton is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Lehighton, PA?
5,248 people lived in Lehighton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lehighton, PA?
The ZIP code of Lehighton is 18235.
What is the elevation of Lehighton?
571 feet (174 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lehighton?
Weissport (0.8 mi), Weissport East (1.7 mi), Parryville (2.5 mi), Mahoning (2.8 mi), Franklin (3.4 mi).
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