Palmer
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Palmer is a township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, with 22,317 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 335 ft (102 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Palmer Heights, 0.9 miles S.
- 22,317residents (2020 Census)
- 335 ftelevation · 102 m
- 10.3 sq miland area · 26.6 km²
- 2,176 / sq mipopulation density
- 18045ZIP code
About Palmer
Palmer Township is a township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population of Palmer Township was 22,317 at the 2020 census. It is the eight-largest municipality in 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.
Settled in 1740, Palmer Township is located along the Lehigh River, a 109-mile-long (175 km) tributary of the Delaware River. It is located 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Allentown, 51 miles (82 km) north of Philadelphia, and 66 miles (106 km) west of New York City.
Palmer Township is a part of the Greater Easton area, which includes the city of Easton, three townships (Forks, Palmer, and Williams), and three boroughs (Glendon, West Easton, and Wilson). The township is home to Easton Area High School, a large public high school.
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Living in Palmer
- Median household income
- $116,014
- Median home value
- $318,800
- Median rent
- $1,769/mo
- Median age
- 47.3
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Palmer had 22,317 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,317 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,176 per sq mi (840 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palmer at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Northampton County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 22,317 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.25 sq mi (26.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7012° N, 75.2620° W |
| ZIP code | 18045 |
| Official website | palmertwp.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4209557672 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palmer
- Palmer Heights0.9 mi S
- Wilson1.6 mi SE
- West Easton2.1 mi SE
- Easton2.5 mi SE
- Tatamy2.7 mi N
- Forks3.0 mi NE
- Old Orchard3.0 mi S
- Lower Nazareth3.2 mi W
- Chestnut Hill3.2 mi NE
- Glendon3.2 mi S
- Eastlawn Gardens3.4 mi N
- Stockertown3.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Palmer
What county is Palmer in?
Palmer is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Palmer, PA?
22,317 people lived in Palmer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palmer, PA?
The ZIP code of Palmer is 18045.
What is the elevation of Palmer?
335 feet (102 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palmer?
Palmer Heights (0.9 mi), Wilson (1.6 mi), West Easton (2.1 mi), Easton (2.5 mi), Tatamy (2.7 mi).
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