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Walnutport, PA
Borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,085
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,774
ZIP codes
0
Walnutport and its ZIP codes
Walnutport at a glance
- Walnutport is about 9.5 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,588, 3% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,800 (14% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,539 a month.
Local data for Walnutport, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walnutport, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,588
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$217,800
Median rent
$1,539/mo
Homeownership
74.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (727), Italian Americans (167), Puerto Ricans (164).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northampton County. PPP loans are for Walnutport.
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
Walnutport, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walnutport, 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
82° / 19°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Walnutport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SlatingtonBorough | 0.7 mi | 1.3 |
| SlatedaleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| CherryvilleCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2.6 |
| PalmertonBorough | 3.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Laurys StationCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.6 |
| BowmanstownBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.8 |
| EgyptCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.5 |
| SchnecksvilleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.8 |
| CementonCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| ParryvilleBorough | 6.3 mi | 1.6 |
| NorthamptonBorough | 7.3 mi | 2.5 |
| Weissport EastCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.1 |
| WeissportBorough | 7.6 mi | 0.1 |
| StilesCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.2 |
| CoplayBorough | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| LehightonBorough | 8.4 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walnutport, PA in?
- Walnutport is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Walnutport, PA?
- About 2,085 people live in Walnutport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walnutport?
- Nearby places include Slatington (0.7 mi), Slatedale (3.2 mi), Cherryville (3.5 mi), Palmerton (3.6 mi), Laurys Station (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023