Palmerton borough, Pennsylvania
Palmerton borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Palmerton borough is a geographic entity located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,615. The land area covers 2.49 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,615 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.3 yrs | ±4.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,802 | ±226 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,870 | ±226 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,802 | ±226 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 68 | ±48 |
| Median Home Value | $180,000 | ±$14,186 |
| Median Gross Rent | $931 | ±$87 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,143 | ±$16,780 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,909 | ±$5,971 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% | ±6.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 886 | ±342 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,163 | ±324 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77.8% | ±5.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 5,634 (2024)
ID: 209238
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
401 DELAWARE AVE, PALMERTON PA 18071-1946
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GUS Population: 65,743 (2024)
ID: 111840
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 129, JIM THORPE PA 18229-0129
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Palmerton | 09-12 | Palmerton, PA | |
| Regular School Palmerton | 07-08 | Palmerton, PA | |
| Regular School Palmerton | KG-01 | Palmerton, PA | |
| Regular School Palmerton | 02-06 | Palmerton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Allentown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Allentown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bethlehem, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Bethlehem, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Allentown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bethlehem, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lehigh Carbon Community College
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College | 9.6 mi away | 4525 Education Park Dr, Schnecksville, PA, 18078-2598 |
6107992121
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PALMERTON AREA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 402 DELAWARE AVE, PALMERTON, PA, 18071 |
(610) 826-3424
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Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
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College Vocational | 9.7 mi away | 4500 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville, PA, 18078-2599 |
6107991372
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SLATINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 650 MAIN ST, SLATINGTON, PA, 18080 |
(610) 767-6461
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Empire Beauty School-Lehigh Valley
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College Vocational | 13.9 mi away | 1634 MacArthur Rd, Whitehall, PA, 18052 |
8009204593
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LEHIGHTON AREA MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 124 NORTH ST, LEHIGHTON, PA, 18235 |
(610) 377-2750
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The Beauty Institute
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College Vocational | 13.9 mi away | 153 Lehigh Valley Mall, Whitehall, PA, 18052 |
732320219490890
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DIMMICK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 54 BROADWAY, JIM THORPE, PA, 18229 |
(570) 325-2131
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Triangle Tech Inc-Bethlehem
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College | 14.3 mi away | 3184 Airport Road, Bethlehem, PA, 18017 |
6102662910
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NORTHAMPTON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | GEORGE SCHISLER BLDG, 1615 LAUBACH, NORTHAMPTON, PA, 18067 |
(610) 262-7537
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LEHIGHTON 1SSW, PA US, located 4.3 miles from Palmerton borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.6° | 18.7° | 27.2° | 3.76" | 7.8" |
| February | 38.4° | 20.6° | 29.5° | 2.92" | 9.8" |
| March | 47.2° | 27.7° | 37.5° | 3.90" | 6.3" |
| April | 60.9° | 38.0° | 49.5° | 3.86" | 0.4" |
| May | 70.5° | 48.3° | 59.4° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.6° | 57.1° | 67.4° | 5.15" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.7° | 62.4° | 72.1° | 4.65" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.8° | 60.0° | 69.9° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.3° | 52.7° | 63.0° | 5.60" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.6° | 41.1° | 51.4° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.1° | 31.7° | 40.9° | 3.85" | 0.3" |
| December | 39.8° | 24.4° | 32.1° | 4.36" | 2.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerton borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bowmanstown borough | Borough | 2.3 mi | — |
| Parryville borough | Borough | 3.0 mi | — |
| Slatington borough | Borough | 3.5 mi | — |
| Walnutport borough | Borough | 3.8 mi | — |
| Weissport East CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4202557696. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.