Palmerton, Pennsylvania
Palmerton: Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
About
Palmerton is a city located in the county of Carbon in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,414 and a population density of 2,131 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,321 inhabitants.
The city was created 113 years ago in 1912.
Quick Facts about Palmerton
| Population : | 5,321 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Carbon County |
| Postal code : | 18071 |
| Area : | 2.54 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,335 feet / 407 meters |
| Establishment : | October 10, 1912 (113 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:25:26 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 2,095 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.75% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Palmerton is located at 40°48'5"N 75°36'43"W (40.8014000, -75.6119000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Palmerton decreased by 1.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,414 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,399 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,365 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,337 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,341 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,295 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,277 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,304 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,338 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,336 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,321 | -0.28% | estimation process |
People born in Palmerton (8)
People born in Palmerton, including video game designer Jane Jensen, basketball player Bill Mlkvy, engineer Donald R. F. Harleman, .
List
- Rhett A. Hernandez (United States Army general) he was born in 09/03/1953
- Daniel A. Dailey (sma us army) he was born in 01/01/1969
- Darwin Prockop he was born in 31/08/1929
- Thomas P. Shoesmith (Diplomat; US Ambassador to Malaysia, 1983-87) he was born in 25/01/1922
- George Kinek (American football player) he was born in 13/01/1929
Schools in Palmerton
College & universities near Palmerton, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213525 | Lehigh Carbon Community College | Schnecksville (PA) | 18078-2598 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Palmerton, 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 Palmerton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Palmerton Post Office | Palmerton (PA) | 18071 |
Other cities in Carbon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carbon County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lehighton | 5,296 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| 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
Palmerton distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
