New Boston
Census-designated place in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
New Boston is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, with 231 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,611 ft (491 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mahanoy City, 1.2 miles NE.
- 231residents (2020 Census)
- 1,611 ftelevation · 491 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 1,662 / sq mipopulation density
- 17948ZIP code
About New Boston
New Boston is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. Before that, it was part of the New Boston-Morea CDP.
New Boston is in northern Schuylkill County, in the south part of Mahanoy Township. It sits at around 1,600 feet (490 m) above sea level in a high valley on top of Broad Mountain, which rises to an elevation over 1,760 feet (540 m) 1 mile (1.6 km) to the south.
Morea Road runs along the northern edge of the community, leading northeast 2 miles (3 km) to Mahanoy City and southwest 1 mile (1.6 km) to Morea and 4 miles (6 km) to Frackville. Interstate 81 passes south of New Boston, with access from exits near Frackville and Mahanoy City.
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- Median household income
- $66,094
- Median age
- 52
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New Boston had 231 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 231 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,662 per sq mi (642 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Boston at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 231 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.14 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7984° N, 76.1505° W |
| ZIP code | 17948 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4253272 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Boston
- Mahanoy City1.2 mi NE
- Morea1.3 mi SW
- Mahanoy1.6 mi N
- Ryan1.8 mi SE
- Shenandoah2.9 mi NW
- Altamont3.6 mi W
- Shenandoah Heights3.8 mi NW
- Gilberton3.8 mi W
- Park Place3.8 mi NE
- Brandonville4.4 mi N
- West Mahanoy4.4 mi W
- Blythe4.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about New Boston
What county is New Boston in?
New Boston is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of New Boston, PA?
231 people lived in New Boston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Boston, PA?
The ZIP code of New Boston is 17948.
What is the elevation of New Boston?
1,611 feet (491 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Boston?
Mahanoy City (1.2 mi), Morea (1.3 mi), Mahanoy (1.6 mi), Ryan (1.8 mi), Shenandoah (2.9 mi).
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