Wind Gap, Pennsylvania
Wind Gap: borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
About
Wind Gap is a city located in the county of Northampton in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,720 and a population density of 1,985 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,732 inhabitants.
The city was created 286 years ago in 1739.
Quick Facts about Wind Gap
| Population | 2,732 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Northampton County |
| Different from | Windgap |
| Postal code | 18091 |
| Area | 1.37 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8482,-75.2916 |
| Altitude | 2,477 feet / 755 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1740 (286 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:57:32 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,994 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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Geography
Wind Gap is located at 40°50'53"N 75°17'30"W (40.8481500, -75.2915700).
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Weather
64°F
Chance Rain Showers
0 to 5 mph SW
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Wind Gap increased by 0.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,720 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,714 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,719 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,711 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,710 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,697 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,707 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,729 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,742 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,738 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,732 | -0.22% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,432 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,950 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 16,004 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,946 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 24.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 85.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 8.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 82.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,156 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 16.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.9% |
Wind Gap zip code is 18091.
County name: Northampton, County
fips: 42095
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $162,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,316 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $593 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $908 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,950 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.19 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 78,791 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 580,494 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 144,903 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 725,073 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $45,873 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $63,619 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,900 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,960 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,116 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 510 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 99 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,648 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 213 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,528 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,977.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.06 |
Best Things to Do in Wind Gap
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wind Gap, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216223 | The Beauty Institute | Stroudsburg (PA) | 18360-1720 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wind Gap, 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 |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Wind Gap.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Ga Post Office | Wind Gap (PA) | 18091 |
Other cities in Northampton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Northampton County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | 74,892 | The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
| 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 |
| 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
Wind Gap distances to largest Pennsylvania cities