Watsontown
Borough in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Watsontown is a borough in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, with 2,237 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 479 ft (146 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dewart, 1.7 miles N.
- 2,237residents (2020 Census)
- 479 ftelevation · 146 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 3,154 / sq mipopulation density
- 17887ZIP code
About Watsontown
Watsontown is a borough in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,237 at the 2020 census. It was named for John Watson, an early settler.
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Living in Watsontown
- Median household income
- $60,051
- Median home value
- $164,600
- Median rent
- $877/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Watsontown had 2,237 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,237 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,154 per sq mi (1,218 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watsontown at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Northumberland County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 2,237 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.71 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0853° N, 76.8649° W |
| ZIP code | 17887 |
| Official website | watsontownpa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4281616 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watsontown
- Dewart1.7 mi N
- Allenwood2.3 mi NW
- Delaware2.5 mi NE
- McEwensville2.6 mi E
- New Columbia3.4 mi S
- Gregg4.2 mi NW
- West Milton4.7 mi S
- White Deer4.9 mi SW
- Turbotville5.1 mi E
- Turbot5.1 mi SE
- Lewis5.3 mi E
- Milton5.8 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Watsontown
What county is Watsontown in?
Watsontown is in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Watsontown, PA?
2,237 people lived in Watsontown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watsontown, PA?
The ZIP code of Watsontown is 17887.
What is the elevation of Watsontown?
479 feet (146 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watsontown?
Dewart (1.7 mi), Allenwood (2.3 mi), Delaware (2.5 mi), McEwensville (2.6 mi), New Columbia (3.4 mi).
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