Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem: The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
About
Bethlehem is a city located in the county of Northampton in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is a city along the Lehigh River, split between both Northampton and Lehigh counties in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. It's about 90 miles north of Philadelphia and 200 miles west of New York City. As of the 2020 census, Bethlehem had a total population of 75,781—making it the eighth largest city in Pennsylvania.
Bethlehem was founded in 1741 by Moravians who traveled from Europe to escape religious persecution. The original settlers arrived at what would become known as Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, which is why it's also known as "Christmas City USA."
Bethlehem has been an important industrial center since its founding. It was home to many factories that produced textiles, clothing, leather goods and iron products. Today, however, it's most famous for its Christmas-themed attractions like the National Museum of Industrial History and the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works.
Bethlehem is split between both Northampton and Lehigh counties, but its heart is in Northampton County—that's where you'll find most of the shops, restaurants and other businesses that make this city great.
Quick Facts about Bethlehem
| Population | 74,892 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Northampton County |
| Postal code | 18015–18018 |
| Phone Area Codes | 610 |
| Area | 50.38 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6259,-75.3705 |
| Named for | Bethlehem |
| Altitude | 358 feet / 109 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1741 (285 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:58:42 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 65℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Bethlehem is located at 40°37'33"N 75°22'14"W (40.6259300, -75.3704600).
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsitePeople born in Bethlehem (126)
People born in Bethlehem, including Computer scientist, software engineer James Rumbaugh, racing driver Michael Andretti, Imagist poet H.D., .
More notable people
- Ted Deutch (U.S. Representative from Florida) he was born in 07/05/1966
- Nathan Homer Knorr (Jehovah's Witnesses leader) he was born in 23/04/1905
- John Andretti (American racecar driver) he was born in 12/03/1963
- Alexandra Chando (American actress) she was born in 28/07/1986
- Jimmy DeGrasso (American drummer) he was born in 16/03/1963
- Lauren Tamayo (American racing cyclist) she was born in 26/10/1983
- Jeff Andretti (race car driver) he was born in 14/04/1964
- Mel Harris (American actress) she was born in 12/07/1956
- Jonathan Taylor Thomas (American actor) he was born in 08/09/1981
- Gary Mark Smith (American photographer) he was born in 27/04/1956
- Gina Lewandowski (association football player) she was born in 13/04/1985
- Russell Davenport (American journalist and magazine publisher) he was born in 01/01/1899
- Daniel Roebuck (American actor, director, writer and producer) he was born in 04/03/1963
- Archibald E. Olpp (politician and United States Army officer (1882-1949)) he was born in 12/05/1882
- Donald Johnson (US tennis player) he was born in 09/09/1968
- Chuck Bednarik (American football player (1925-2015)) he was born in 01/05/1925
- Stephen Vincent Benét (poet, short story writer, novelist) he was born in 22/07/1898
- Franklin Clark Fry (American Lutheran priest) he was born in 30/08/1900
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bethlehem, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214157 | Moravian College | Bethlehem (PA) | 18018-6650 |
Nearby Transit Stations (28)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bethlehem, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| ARD | Ardmore | Station Road and Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| CWH | Cornwells Heights | 700 Station Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Bethlehem.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Post Office | Bethlehem (PA) | 18016 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania city in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA with a population of 24,549 people.
- Bethlehem, Connecticut town with a population of 3,385 people.
- Bethlehem, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 2,656 people.
- Bethlehem, West Virginia unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia with a population of 2,298 people.
- Bethlehem, Ohio human settlement in Ohio, United States with a population of 1,110 people.
- Bethlehem, Georgia town in Barrow County, Georgia, United States with a population of 776 people.
- Bethlehem, Missouri township in Henry County, Missouri with a population of 718 people.
- Bethlehem, Indiana town with a population of 357 people.
Other cities in Northampton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Northampton County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Easton | 26,978 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Lower Saucon | 10,813 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Northampton | 9,852 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Hellertown | 5,820 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Nazareth | 5,688 | Borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Bangor | 5,210 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Palmer Heights | 3,762 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Pen Argyl | 3,540 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Eastlawn Gardens | 3,307 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| North Catasauqua | 2,825 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Bath | 2,756 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Wind Gap | 2,732 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Freemansburg | 2,617 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Old Orchard | 2,434 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Walnutport | 2,115 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| East Bangor | 1,624 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Bethlehem distances to largest Pennsylvania cities