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Slatington, PA
Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
Population
4,290
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,245
ZIP codes
0
Slatington and its ZIP codes
Slatington at a glance
- Slatington is about 11 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 325th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $49,625 a year, 36% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,500 (25% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $882 a month.
Local data for Slatington, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Slatington, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,625
Poverty rate
25.8%
Median home value
$191,500
Median rent
$882/mo
Homeownership
59.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.0%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,530), Puerto Ricans (601), Irish Americans (427).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lehigh County. PPP loans are for Slatington.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,643
203,946 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,913
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.6B
FY 2026, $6,867 per person
How people get to work
Slatington, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.0%
- Carpooled14.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Slatington, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,282
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
423
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 19°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Slatington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WalnutportBorough | 0.7 mi | 0.8 |
| SlatedaleCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.3 |
| PalmertonBorough | 3.1 mi | 2.5 |
| CherryvilleCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.6 |
| BowmanstownBorough | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Laurys StationCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.6 |
| ParryvilleBorough | 5.7 mi | 1.6 |
| SchnecksvilleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.8 |
| EgyptCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.5 |
| CementonCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Weissport EastCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 2.1 |
| WeissportBorough | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| LehightonBorough | 7.7 mi | 1.6 |
| NorthamptonBorough | 8 mi | 2.5 |
| StilesCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| CoplayBorough | 8.4 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Slatington, PA in?
- Slatington is in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Slatington, PA?
- About 4,290 people live in Slatington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Slatington?
- Nearby places include Walnutport (0.7 mi), Slatedale (2.8 mi), Palmerton (3.1 mi), Cherryville (4 mi), Bowmanstown (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023