Centennial hotel, 1877
Stockertown’s story
200 years in pictures
Census counts: 143 in 1880, 919 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1877 and 3 maps from 1943 on.
- 1826Stockertown is settled
StockertownPA
5 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Bridger987 (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
918
2025 Census estimate · −0.2% since 2020
Median home value
$346K
Census ACS
Household income
$109K
median
Median age
38.8
years
Jobs based here
487
Balanced
Is Stockertown a good place to live?
Stockertown’s median household income is $109,000, against $81,000 in Pennsylvania’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. Stockertown’s trail density is 1.1 miles per square mile, against 0.4 in Pennsylvania’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Stockertown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Stockertown stand out
Where Stockertown beats most towns.
Small town
918 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Plainfield TownshipPalmer TownshipTatamyForks TownshipUpper Nazareth TownshipStockertown
Nearby attractions
All 282 attractions →Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom and 65 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Stockertown. Close and well known come first.
19 mi Theme parkDorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
6 mi Park & preserveLehigh River
32 mi LakeLake Musconetcong
15 mi Stadium & arenaPPL Center
16 mi National park siteMiddle Delaware National Scenic River4.1M visitors a year
37 mi Park & preserveDuke FarmsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom: Coasterman1234 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lehigh River: The original uploader was Malepheasant at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.0 · Lake Musconetcong: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · PPL Center: Hunter Kahn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Middle Delaware National Scenic River: Mike Serfas, Public domain · Duke Farms: Ekem, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Stockertown: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Stockertown, and how to reach them.
PowerMet-EdEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterPaw Blue Mountain Division water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offEaston Recycling Center, 5 miOpenStreetMap
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 hereNorthampton County Board of ElectionsNorthampton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP codes18083, 1804018083 74% · 18040 26%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Stockertown.
Climate
Stockertown has four seasons and pleasant summers
Stockertown has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 19° and about 23 inches of snow falls in a winter.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–40°
Spring37–61°
Summer59–82°
Fall42–64°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+2.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
With 1.2 jobs for every working resident, Stockertown draws in 478 commuters
Most working residents leave Stockertown for work: only 2% work in town. Jobs based in Stockertown grew to 487 in 2023, 161 more than in 2013. 4.9% of Stockertown residents live below the poverty line.
2%work in town
| Stockertown | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.3% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 14% | 12% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Stockertown2%
Forks Township8%
Easton4%
Allentown4%
Bethlehem4%
15 mi
median commute distance
487
jobs based in Stockertown
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Stockertown
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities. Since 2005, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Stockertown.
62risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
4
paid flood claims since 2005
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Compared with most of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, more of Stockertown’s adults binge drink
21% of adults binge drink in Stockertown. Stockertown beats the Pennsylvania average on 4 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 30% of adults have high blood pressure in Stockertown.
| Stockertown | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 24% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
4 better22 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Stockertown | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.4% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3.1% | 3.7% |
St. Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus
4.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Pennsylvania overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (22% statewide). The median age in Stockertown is 38.8 years. 32% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
38.8median age · PA 40.9
| Stockertown | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 23% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 32% | 29% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 21% | 18% |
StockertownPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school37%
Some college20%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.1 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Stockertown | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.7% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.5% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.4% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.3% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.1% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.7% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.3% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.8% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.8% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.3% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.9% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.2% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.1% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
4%conserved
4%
conserved · 26 of 635 acres
1.1 mi
of trails · 1.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Stockertown Rod & Gun Club | 0.1 mi | 14 |
| 2. Ferraro Obulaney Tract | — | 13 |
| 3. Newhart Park | 0.1 mi | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
$366Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Stockertown
17pages on Stockertown
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Stockertown
Lafayette CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Easton4.7 mi$65,398 tuitionNorthampton County Area Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Bethlehem6.5 mi$5,550 in-state tuitionMoravian UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Bethlehem10.6 mi$53,500 tuition
About 6 of every 100 Stockertown residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
About Stockertown
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Stockertown is a borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, Stockertown had a population of 919. It is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area. The borough contains large industries such as Hercules Cement, Polymer Products, and Praxair. The borough spans a 21⁄2-mile radius and provides services for a population of 919 residents. Stockertown is at the hub of five surrounding second-class townships, and until the Charles Chrin Interchange was built near Tatamy in 2015, provided the closest access to Pennsylvania Route 33 for many industrial parks in these townships. Since 2006, Forks Township has been contracted to provide fire services to the borough, and the bo…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1901
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 374 ft
- ZIP code
- 18083
Questions about Stockertown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Stockertown, PA a good place to live?
Stockertown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.