Diamond Fire Co, Walnutport PA 01, 2015
Walnutport’s story
144 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2015.
- 1882Walnutport is settled
WalnutportPA
A town of 2,097, settled in 1882.
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Shuvaev · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
2,097
2025 Census estimate · +1.5% since 2020
Typical home
$351K
+2.2% in a year
Household income
$76K
median
Median age
41.7
years
Jobs based here
604
A commuter town
Is Walnutport a good place to live?
Walnutport’s best subject grades are an A− for the outdoors and a B+ for walkability. 16% of residents live below the poverty line in Walnutport, against 7.6% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Walnutport has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
StrongestA−Outdoors
What makes Walnutport stand out
Where Walnutport beats most towns.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Walnutport for work
Where Walnutport’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
604jobs based in Walnutport
3%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Walnutport grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Walnutport is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 15.3 of 20; 1.5% of households have no carB+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →Cost of livingC+Open →HealthSt. Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus 7.6 miles awayC+Open →Jobs & income$76K median household incomeBOpen →SchoolsBehind 57% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduationC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4% conserved landA−Open →History2 notable people born hereB−Open →Civic life3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 41.7; 20% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 197 attractions →Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom and 45 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Walnutport. Close and well known come first.
12 mi Theme parkDorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
12 mi Stadium & arenaPPL Center6 mi Ski areaBlue Mountain Resort44 runs · 1,077 ft vertical
21 mi Park & preserveLehigh River
11 mi MuseumAsa Packer Mansion
20 mi State parkHickory Run State ParkSources: 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 · PPL Center: Hunter Kahn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lehigh River: The original uploader was Malepheasant at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.0 · Asa Packer Mansion: Chris18240 (talk), Public domain · Hickory Run State Park: Mtruch, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Walnutport: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Walnutport, and how to reach them.
PowerPPL Electric Utilities18.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWalnutport Authority4 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offLehigh Township Yard Waste Facility, 3 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 code1808818088 100%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 Walnutport.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Walnutport has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Walnutport for work: only 3% work in town. Jobs based in Walnutport grew to 604 in 2023, 84 more than in 2013. Walnutport’s average trip to work is 28 minutes, above both the Pennsylvania town median (26 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes).
3%work in town
| Walnutport | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $76,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Walnutport3%
Allentown8%
Upper Macungie Township7%
Bethlehem6%
North Whitehall Township4%
13 mi
median commute distance
604
jobs based in Walnutport
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 74% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade C+
The typical home in Walnutport is valued at about $351K
The typical Walnutport home is worth about $351,000, up 2.2% in a year, 22% above the Pennsylvania typical home. The median rent in Walnutport is $1,539 a month.
$351KZillow home value
| Walnutport | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,539 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 74% | 78% | 73% |
Typical home value
Walnutport$351K
Pennsylvania$287K
+2.2%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Walnutport, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Walnutport has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 19° and about 33 inches of snow falls in a winter.
33″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–40°
Spring37–62°
Summer59–83°
Fall42–64°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthC+
On CDC estimates, Walnutport is less healthy than 60% of U.S. towns
Walnutport beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 20% of adults binge drink in Walnutport.
40%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Walnutport | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better21 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Walnutport | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.2% | 7.7% |
| More smokers | 18.8% | 15.8% |
St. Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus
7.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Safety
Crime reported in Walnutport
Walnutport's reported crime rate is well below Pennsylvania's. Walnutport’s violent crime rate is 0 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| Walnutport | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.7 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Walnutport0
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Walnutport4.7
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
10
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Moderate risk in Walnutport, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Walnutport since 1987.
57risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesCold waves
1
paid flood claims since 1987
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
3.6%conserved
| Walnutport | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 3.6% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
3.6%
conserved · 19 of 526 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Walnutport Playground | 0.3 mi | 8 |
| 2. Earl F. Snyder Park | — | 7 |
| 3. Walnutport Canal Park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Walnutport
20pages on Walnutport
The big questions
SchoolsC+Behind 57% of PA districtsSafety0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC+Better than PA on 0 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$351K typical home · up 2.2% in a yearWork & commuteB$76K median household income · 604 jobs hereNatural hazardsC+FEMA risk higher than 57% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Walnutport
Lehigh Carbon Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Schnecksville6 mi$5,280 in-state tuitionMuhlenberg CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Allentown11.6 mi$62,805 tuitionCedar Crest CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Allentown12.1 mi$46,314 tuition
About 3 of every 100 Walnutport residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Walnutport
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Walnutport is a borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was first incorporated in 1909. The population of Walnutport was 1,918 at the 2022 census. Walnutport is located along the Lehigh River and is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census. The ZIP Code is 18088.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1989
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 814 ft
- ZIP code
- 18088
Walnutport’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Walnutport.
Lehigh TownshipSlatingtonWashington TownshipWalnutport
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnutport | — | — | C+ | — | C+ | C+ |
| Lehigh Township | #419 | B+ | C | A+ | B+ | B |
| Slatington | #752 | C+ | B− | A− | C+ | C− |
| Washington Township | #742 | B− | B− | — | C+ | B− |
Walnutport has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Walnutport and Washington Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Walnutport with a neighbor →
Questions about Walnutport
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Walnutport, PA expensive?
That is 4.1 years of the area's median household income ($84,587 across the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
What is Walnutport, PA known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Meredith Marakovits and Ted Wieand.