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Nazareth, PA
Borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Population
6,043
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,812
ZIP codes
0
Nazareth and its ZIP codes
Nazareth at a glance
- Nazareth is about 13 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 211th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $56,855 a year, 27% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $240,300 (6% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,168 a month.
Local data for Nazareth, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nazareth, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,855
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$240,300
Median rent
$1,168/mo
Homeownership
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher
26.8%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,252), Irish Americans (909), Italian Americans (733).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northampton County. PPP loans are for Nazareth.
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
Nazareth, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nazareth, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Nazareth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Eastlawn GardensCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.7 |
| StockertownBorough | 2.9 mi | 1 |
| TatamyBorough | 3 mi | 0.6 |
| BelfastCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Palmer HeightsCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| BathBorough | 4.2 mi | 0.9 |
| ChapmanBorough | 4.8 mi | 0.3 |
| WilsonBorough | 5.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Chestnut HillCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3 |
| West EastonBorough | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| Old OrchardCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.7 |
| MiddletownCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.6 |
| EastonCity | 6.7 mi | 4.3 |
| GlendonBorough | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Delaware Park, NJCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Martins CreekCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nazareth, PA in?
- Nazareth is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Nazareth, PA?
- About 6,043 people live in Nazareth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nazareth?
- Nearby places include Eastlawn Gardens (1.3 mi), Stockertown (2.9 mi), Tatamy (3 mi), Belfast (3.4 mi), Palmer Heights (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023