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Wilson, PA
Borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Population
8,183
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
7,083
ZIP codes
0
Wilson and its ZIP codes
Wilson at a glance
- Wilson is about 24 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 136th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $82,902 a year, 6% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,700 (17% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,370 a month.
Local data for Wilson, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wilson, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,902
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$210,700
Median rent
$1,370/mo
Homeownership
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,897), Irish Americans (1,065), Italian Americans (871).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northampton County. PPP loans are for Wilson.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 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
Wilson, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit2.4%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilson, 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
Cities near Wilson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West EastonBorough | 0.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Palmer HeightsCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.2 |
| GlendonBorough | 1.6 mi | 0.6 |
| EastonCity | 1.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Old OrchardCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Morgan HillCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Delaware Park, NJCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Phillipsburg, NJTown | 3.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Chestnut HillCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3 |
| TatamyBorough | 4.1 mi | 0.6 |
| RaubsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.6 |
| Upper Pohatcong, NJCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Alpha, NJBorough | 4.7 mi | 1.7 |
| MiddletownCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.6 |
| Eastlawn GardensCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.7 |
| StockertownBorough | 5.2 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilson, PA in?
- Wilson is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Wilson, PA?
- About 8,183 people live in Wilson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilson?
- Nearby places include West Easton (0.6 mi), Palmer Heights (1.4 mi), Glendon (1.6 mi), Easton (1.6 mi), Old Orchard (1.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023