Nuremberg, Pennsylvania, 2014
Nuremberg’s story
140 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2014 and 4 maps from 1892 on.
- 1886Nuremberg is settled
NurembergPA
133 people live in this town, settled in 1886.
Photo: Jakec · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
133
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$165K
+4.3% in a year
Household income
$46K
median
Median age
59.3
years
Jobs based here
15
A commuter town
Settled
1886
140 years ago
Is Nuremberg a good place to live?
Nuremberg’s age of the median resident is 59.3 years, above both the Pennsylvania town median (43.2 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 1,036 in Pennsylvania we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Nuremberg. Nuremberg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
133 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Nuremberg.
Natural hazards
Nuremberg faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
7risk score of 100
63% of Nuremberg’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by hurricanes at 8%. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in the town than in 93% of U.S. communities.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Nuremberg’s typical home value is about $165K
$165KZillow home value
In the year to September 2026, typical home values climbed 4.3%. The share of households in Nuremberg who are owner-occupiers is 89%.
Typical home value
Nuremberg$165K
Pennsylvania$287K
+4.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
With only 0.1 jobs per working resident, most people in Nuremberg work out of town
0%work in town
The top destinations are Hazle Township (15%), West Hazleton (6%) and East Union Township (5%). For half of commuters, work is under 14 miles away. In Nuremberg, nearly one in ten residents live below the poverty line.
| Nuremberg | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 9% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Nuremberg0%
Hazle Township15%
West Hazleton6%
East Union Township5%
Shenandoah4%
14 mi
median commute distance
15
jobs based in Nuremberg
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Nuremberg has snowy winters and pleasant summers
48″snow a winter
For Nuremberg, the peak summer temperature is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring36–58°
Summer58–79°
Fall41–60°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Nuremberg is
For adults in Nuremberg, the share who get no exercise outside work is 22%. The town beats the Pennsylvania average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1. Two figures for adults here: 17% smoke cigarettes, 38% have obesity.
| Nuremberg | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 17% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 36% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
2 better23 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Nuremberg | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.8% | 14.5% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 71.6% | 67.5% |
| More adults with arthritis | 34.1% | 30.4% |
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton
10.8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Nuremberg
15pages on Nuremberg
The big questions
Out and about
Getting set up
Moving to Nuremberg: who provides what
Nuremberg is unincorporated, so Luzerne County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPPL Electric Utilities18.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNuremburg Water Co VeoliaNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesLuzerne CountyLuzerne County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSchuylkill County Board of ElectionsSchuylkill County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP codes18241, 1798518241 66% · 17985 34%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Nuremberg for work
Where Nuremberg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
15jobs based in Nuremberg
0%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Nuremberg
About 2 of every 100 Nuremberg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Nuremberg
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Nuremberg is a census-designated place (CDP) that is located in Schuylkill and Luzerne counties, Pennsylvania, United States. Nuremberg was previously known as New London. The population was 434 at the time of the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,168 ft
- ZIP code
- 18241
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