Mount Carmel
Borough in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Mount Carmel is a borough in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, with 5,725 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,309 ft (399 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Atlas, 0.9 miles W.
- 5,725residents (2020 Census)
- 1,309 ftelevation · 399 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 8,656 / sq mipopulation density
- 17851ZIP code
About Mount Carmel
Mount Carmel is a borough in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States, located in the Coal Region of the central Susquehanna River Valley. The population was 5,725 at the 2020 census. Situated 88 miles (142 km) northwest of Philadelphia and 71 miles (114 km) northeast of Harrisburg, the borough is completely encircled by Mount Carmel Township and sits within the Western Middle Anthracite Field. Mount Carmel is known for its role in the anthracite coal industry, for being home to Lieutenant General James M. Gavin of World War II fame, and for being the site of what the Smithsonian Institution identifies as the world's first isolated electrical generating plant, established in 1883.
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Living in Mount Carmel
- Median household income
- $53,021
- Median home value
- $81,800
- Median rent
- $742/mo
- Median age
- 41.9
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Mount Carmel had 5,725 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,725 |
|---|---|
| Density | 8,656 per sq mi (3,342 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Carmel at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Northumberland County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 5,725 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.66 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7959° N, 76.4120° W |
| ZIP code | 17851 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4251496 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Carmel
- Atlas0.9 mi W
- Strong1.5 mi W
- Wilburton Number One1.5 mi NE
- Locustdale2.3 mi SE
- Locust Gap2.3 mi SW
- Conyngham2.4 mi E
- Lavelle2.7 mi SE
- Marion Heights2.8 mi W
- Wilburton Number Two2.9 mi NE
- Kulpmont3.1 mi W
- Centralia3.6 mi E
- Ashland3.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Carmel
What county is Mount Carmel in?
Mount Carmel is in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Mount Carmel, PA?
5,725 people lived in Mount Carmel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Carmel, PA?
The ZIP code of Mount Carmel is 17851.
What is the elevation of Mount Carmel?
1,309 feet (399 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Carmel?
Atlas (0.9 mi), Strong (1.5 mi), Wilburton Number One (1.5 mi), Locustdale (2.3 mi), Locust Gap (2.3 mi).
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