Summit Hill
Borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Summit Hill is a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, with 3,120 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,509 ft (460 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lansford, 2.1 miles W.
- 3,120residents (2020 Census)
- 1,509 ftelevation · 460 m
- 8.7 sq miland area · 22.5 km²
- 359 / sq mipopulation density
- 18250main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Summit Hill
Summit Hill is a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, Summit Hill had a population of 3,120.
Summit Hill was the western terminus of the United States' second operational railway, the Mauch Chunk Switchback Railway. It was the site of some of the earliest coal mines developed in North America, where the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company began mining in 1792, establishing the town initially as little more than a mining camp with stables and paddocks.
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Living in Summit Hill
- Median household income
- $65,268
- Median home value
- $99,700
- Median rent
- $1,279/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Summit Hill had 3,120 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,120 |
|---|---|
| Density | 359 per sq mi (139 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Summit Hill at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Carbon County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 3,120 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.69 sq mi (22.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8250° N, 75.8462° W |
| ZIP codes | 18250, 18232 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4275248 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Summit Hill
- Lansford2.1 mi W
- Coaldale3.7 mi W
- Nesquehoning3.9 mi N
- Jim Thorpe4.3 mi NE
- Mahoning4.4 mi E
- Tamaqua4.5 mi W
- Packer5.5 mi NW
- West Penn5.8 mi S
- Rush6.7 mi W
- Lehighton6.8 mi E
- East Penn7.3 mi SE
- Hometown7.3 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Summit Hill
What county is Summit Hill in?
Summit Hill is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Summit Hill, PA?
3,120 people lived in Summit Hill at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Summit Hill, PA?
The main ZIP code is 18250. Other ZIP codes: 18232.
What is the elevation of Summit Hill?
1,509 feet (460 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Summit Hill?
Lansford (2.1 mi), Coaldale (3.7 mi), Nesquehoning (3.9 mi), Jim Thorpe (4.3 mi), Mahoning (4.4 mi).
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