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Belfast, PA
Census-designated place in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,144
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
931
ZIP codes
0
Belfast and its ZIP codes
Belfast at a glance
- Belfast is about 3.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,647, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $267,900 (5% above Pennsylvania).
Local data for Belfast, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belfast, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,647
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$267,900
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
46.8
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (346), Italian Americans (156), Dutch Americans (104).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northampton County. PPP loans are for Belfast.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 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
Belfast, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled14.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belfast, 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
86° / 22°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Belfast
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StockertownBorough | 1.7 mi | 1 |
| Eastlawn GardensCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.7 |
| TatamyBorough | 2.8 mi | 0.6 |
| NazarethBorough | 3.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Martins CreekCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.8 |
| AckermanvilleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Wind GapBorough | 4.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Chestnut HillCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3 |
| Brainards, NJCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Palmer HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Pen ArgylBorough | 6.2 mi | 1.3 |
| ChapmanBorough | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Delaware Park, NJCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.2 |
| WilsonBorough | 6.9 mi | 1.2 |
| BangorBorough | 6.9 mi | 1.5 |
| BathBorough | 7.1 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belfast, PA in?
- Belfast is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Belfast, PA?
- About 1,144 people live in Belfast, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belfast?
- Nearby places include Stockertown (1.7 mi), Eastlawn Gardens (2.4 mi), Tatamy (2.8 mi), Nazareth (3.4 mi), Martins Creek (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023