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Locust Gap, PA
Census-designated place in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17840.
Population
188
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
805
ZIP codes
1
Locust Gap and its ZIP codes
Locust Gap at a glance
- Locust Gap is about 2.8 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northumberland County. PPP loans are for Locust Gap.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,239
26,997 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,987
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$625M
FY 2026, $6,815 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Locust Gap, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
399
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
365
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Locust Gap
1 in or overlapping Locust Gap. Population shown
Cities near Locust Gap
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StrongCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| AtlasCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount CarmelBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.7 |
| KulpmontBorough | 2.4 mi | 1 |
| Marion HeightsBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.2 |
| LavelleCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.1 |
| LocustdaleCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Wilburton Number OneCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| RanshawCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Beurys LakeCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| AshlandBorough | 4.9 mi | 1.7 |
| MarshalltonCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Wilburton Number TwoCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
| GordonBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.6 |
| CentraliaBorough | 5.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Fountain SpringsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Locust Gap, PA in?
- Locust Gap is in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Locust Gap, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Locust Gap include 17840.
- What is the population of Locust Gap, PA?
- About 188 people live in Locust Gap, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Locust Gap?
- Nearby places include Strong (1.9 mi), Atlas (1.9 mi), Mount Carmel (2.3 mi), Kulpmont (2.4 mi), Marion Heights (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023