Shamokin
City in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Shamokin is a city in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, with 6,942 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 801 ft (244 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marshallton, 1.0 miles E.
- 6,942residents (2020 Census)
- 801 ftelevation · 244 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 8,414 / sq mipopulation density
- 17866ZIP code
About Shamokin
Shamokin (; Saponi Algonquian Schahamokink, meaning "place of eels") (Lenape Indian language: Shahëmokink) is a city in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. Surrounded by Coal Township at the western edge of the Anthracite Coal Region in central Pennsylvania's Susquehanna River Valley, the city was named after a Saponi Indian village, Schahamokink. At the 2020 United States census, the population was 6,942.
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Living in Shamokin
- Median household income
- $39,690
- Median home value
- $60,400
- Median rent
- $824/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Shamokin had 6,942 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,942 |
|---|---|
| Density | 8,414 per sq mi (3,248 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shamokin at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Northumberland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,942 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.83 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7881° N, 76.5550° W |
| ZIP code | 17866 |
| Official website | shamokincity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4269600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shamokin
- Marshallton1.0 mi E
- Fairview-Ferndale1.1 mi SW
- Edgewood1.2 mi W
- Tharptown (Uniontown)1.4 mi NW
- Ranshaw2.0 mi E
- Coal2.1 mi SE
- East Cameron3.1 mi SE
- Ralpho4.3 mi N
- Kulpmont4.4 mi E
- Marion Heights4.9 mi E
- Zerbe5.0 mi W
- Elysburg5.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Shamokin
What county is Shamokin in?
Shamokin is in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Shamokin, PA?
6,942 people lived in Shamokin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shamokin, PA?
The ZIP code of Shamokin is 17866.
What is the elevation of Shamokin?
801 feet (244 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shamokin?
Marshallton (1.0 mi), Fairview-Ferndale (1.1 mi), Edgewood (1.2 mi), Tharptown (Uniontown) (1.4 mi), Ranshaw (2.0 mi).
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