Locust Gap, Pennsylvania
Locust Gap: Situated between Mount Carmel and Shamokin in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community sits within a natural pass in the Appalachian ridge-and-valley topography at an elevation of 1191 feet.
About
Locust Gap is a city located in the county of Northumberland in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Quick Facts about Locust Gap
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Northumberland County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7718,-76.4413 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 16:37:05 (8th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 17840 |
| Weather | 59℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Locust Gap is located at 40°46'18"N 76°26'29"W (40.7717500, -76.4413400).
Locust Gap map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Locust Gap, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215886 | Schuylkill Technology Center | Frackville (PA) | 17931 |
| 212300 | Empire Beauty School-Pottsville | Pottsville (PA) | 17901 |
| 215479 | Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing | Pottsville (PA) | 17901 |
| 211158 | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg (PA) | 17815 |
| 214810 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | Schuylkill Haven (PA) | 17972-2202 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Locust Gap, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| 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 |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Locust Gap.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kulpmon Post Office | Kulpmont (PA) | 17834 |
| Marion Heigh Post Office | Marion Heights (PA) | 17832 |
| Mount Carmel Post Office | Mount Carmel (PA) | 17851 |
| Lavell Post Office | Lavelle (PA) | 17943 |
| Locustdal Post Office | Locustdale (PA) | 17945 |
Other cities in Northumberland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Northumberland County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sunbury | 9,322 | City in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Northumberland | 3,570 | Borough in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Kulpmont | 2,735 | Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Shamokin | 2,367 | City in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Watsontown | 2,243 | Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Elysburg | 2,194 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Trevorton | 1,834 | Census designated place |
| Marshallton | 1,441 | Census designated place |