Palmerton
Borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Palmerton is a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, with 5,593 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 407 ft (124 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bowmanstown, 2.3 miles W.
- 5,593residents (2020 Census)
- 407 ftelevation · 124 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 2,250 / sq mipopulation density
- 18012ZIP code
About Palmerton
Palmerton is a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, Palmerton had a population of 5,593.
Palmerton is located 18.9 miles (30.4 km) northwest of Allentown and 86.6 miles (139.4 km) northwest of Philadelphia.
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Living in Palmerton
- Median household income
- $68,143
- Median home value
- $180,000
- Median rent
- $931/mo
- Median age
- 48.3
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Palmerton had 5,593 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,593 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,250 per sq mi (869 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palmerton at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Carbon County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 5,593 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.49 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8041° N, 75.6171° W |
| ZIP code | 18012 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4257696 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palmerton
- Bowmanstown2.3 mi W
- Lower Towamensing2.5 mi E
- Parryville3.0 mi NW
- Slatington3.5 mi S
- Towamensing3.7 mi N
- Walnutport3.8 mi S
- Weissport East4.3 mi NW
- Franklin4.3 mi NW
- Washington4.6 mi S
- Slatedale4.7 mi SW
- Weissport4.7 mi W
- Lehigh4.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Palmerton
What county is Palmerton in?
Palmerton is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Palmerton, PA?
5,593 people lived in Palmerton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palmerton, PA?
The ZIP code of Palmerton is 18012.
What is the elevation of Palmerton?
407 feet (124 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palmerton?
Bowmanstown (2.3 mi), Lower Towamensing (2.5 mi), Parryville (3.0 mi), Slatington (3.5 mi), Towamensing (3.7 mi).
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