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Newport, PA
Borough in Perry County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,621
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
5,383
ZIP codes
0
Newport and its ZIP codes
Newport at a glance
- Newport is about 18 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,944 a year, 19% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,600 (40% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $938 a month.
Local data for Newport, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newport, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,944
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$151,600
Median rent
$938/mo
Homeownership
40.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
36.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (484), Irish Americans (250), Italian Americans (75).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perry County. PPP loans are for Newport.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,788
8,152 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,394
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$310M
FY 2026, $6,761 per person
How people get to work
Newport, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.0%
- Carpooled14.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 36.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newport, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
378
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
180
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Newport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BloomfieldBorough | 5.1 mi | 0.6 |
| MillerstownBorough | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| ThompsontownBorough | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| DuncannonBorough | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| New BuffaloBorough | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| LiverpoolBorough | 9.7 mi | 0.9 |
| LenkervilleCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| East SalemCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| MillersburgBorough | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| HalifaxBorough | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| IckesburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| MexicoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| LandisburgBorough | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| McAlistervilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| DauphinBorough | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| LoysvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newport, PA in?
- Newport is in Perry County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Newport, PA?
- About 1,621 people live in Newport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newport?
- Nearby places include Bloomfield (5.1 mi), Millerstown (5.2 mi), Thompsontown (8 mi), Duncannon (8.1 mi), New Buffalo (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023