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Bangor, PA
Borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Population
5,163
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,461
ZIP codes
0
Bangor and its ZIP codes
Bangor at a glance
- Bangor is about 12 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 261st most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $70,076 a year, 10% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,800 (32% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,134 a month.
Local data for Bangor, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bangor, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,076
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$173,800
Median rent
$1,134/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (990), German Americans (912), Irish Americans (676).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northampton County. PPP loans are for Bangor.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,976
122,795 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,350
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $6,772 per person
How people get to work
Bangor, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bangor, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,269
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
594
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Bangor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RosetoBorough | 0.8 mi | 0.6 |
| East BangorBorough | 1.6 mi | 0.8 |
| AckermanvilleCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Pen ArgylBorough | 2.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Wind GapBorough | 4.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Mount BethelCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Martins CreekCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.8 |
| SaylorsburgCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.2 |
| BelfastCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Brainards, NJCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| PortlandBorough | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Columbia, NJCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Hutchinson, NJCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| Belvidere, NJTown | 7.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Delaware, NJCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.5 |
| StockertownBorough | 8.1 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bangor, PA in?
- Bangor is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Bangor, PA?
- About 5,163 people live in Bangor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bangor?
- Nearby places include Roseto (0.8 mi), East Bangor (1.6 mi), Ackermanville (2.2 mi), Pen Argyl (2.3 mi), Wind Gap (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023