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Wind Gap, PA
Borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,360
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,510
ZIP codes
0
Wind Gap and its ZIP codes
Wind Gap at a glance
- Wind Gap is about 8.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,375 a year, 8% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,800 (16% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,249 a month.
Local data for Wind Gap, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wind Gap, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,375
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$213,800
Median rent
$1,249/mo
Homeownership
50.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (736), Italian Americans (501), Irish Americans (331).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northampton County. PPP loans are for Wind Gap.
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
Wind Gap, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wind Gap, 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
84° / 18°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Wind Gap
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pen ArgylBorough | 2.2 mi | 1.3 |
| AckermanvilleCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.4 |
| SaylorsburgCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.2 |
| RosetoBorough | 4.2 mi | 0.6 |
| BangorBorough | 4.3 mi | 1.5 |
| BelfastCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.2 |
| East BangorBorough | 5.8 mi | 0.8 |
| StockertownBorough | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| Martins CreekCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| Eastlawn GardensCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.7 |
| NazarethBorough | 7.7 mi | 1.6 |
| TatamyBorough | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| BrodheadsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Brainards, NJCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| ChapmanBorough | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount BethelCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wind Gap, PA in?
- Wind Gap is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Wind Gap, PA?
- About 3,360 people live in Wind Gap, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wind Gap?
- Nearby places include Pen Argyl (2.2 mi), Ackermanville (3.6 mi), Saylorsburg (3.7 mi), Roseto (4.2 mi), Bangor (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023