Lehighton, Pennsylvania
Lehighton: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Lehighton is a city located in the county of Carbon in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,500 and a population density of 3,333 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,296 inhabitants.
The city was created 279 years ago in 1745.
Quick Facts about Lehighton
| Population : | 5,296 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Carbon County |
| Postal code : | 18235 |
| Area : | 1.65 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,870 feet / 570 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1746 (279 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:02:50 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 3,210 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.85% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lehighton is located at 40°50'1"N 75°42'50"W (40.8337000, -75.7138000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lehighton decreased by 3.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,500 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,461 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,425 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,395 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,360 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,308 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,282 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,303 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,325 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,313 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,296 | -0.32% | estimation process |
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Where to Stay in Lehighton
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People born in Lehighton (6)
People born in Lehighton, including skateboarder Kerry Getz, musician Denny Seiwell, football player and coach D. M. Balliet, .
List
- Christian Hackenberg (American football player) he was born in 14/02/1995
- Mike Bugarewicz (American NASCAR crew chief) he was born in 22/01/1982
- Jack O'Brien (jazz pianist) he was born in 16/10/1903
Schools in Lehighton
College & universities near Lehighton, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213525 | Lehigh Carbon Community College | Schnecksville (PA) | 18078-2598 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lehighton, PA
| 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 |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Lehighton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lehighton Post Office | Lehighton (PA) | 18235 |
Other cities in Carbon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carbon County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Palmerton | 5,321 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Jim Thorpe | 4,650 | Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania |
| Lansford | 3,760 | City in North Dakota |
| Nesquehoning | 3,240 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Summit Hill | 2,975 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Weatherly | 2,452 | Borough of Pennsylvania, United States |
| Bowmanstown | 881 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Beaver Meadows | 832 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Parryville | 501 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Weissport | 396 | Borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| East Side | 301 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| New Columbus | 227 | Borough in western Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Lehighton distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
