Nazareth Pennsylvania Map

About Nazareth, Pennsylvania

Nazareth is a locality in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,043. The population density is 1469.1 people per km². Nazareth is located at 40.7404°N, 75.3096°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18064.

Nazareth rests in the rolling hills of the Lehigh Valley, a landscape sculpted by ancient geological forces and softened by the persistent green of Pennsylvania’s deciduous forests. It lies 5.9 miles north-west of Easton, PA (from Easton, PA: bearing 308°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-north-east of Bethlehem. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, where broad fields of corn and soybeans give way to the denser woods that climb the slopes, their leafy canopies catching the diffused light of a temperate sky. A quiet industry hums beneath the surface, the air carrying the faint scent of earth and distant machinery, a testament to the working heart of this place. The streets of Nazareth themselves possess a pleasing, unpretentious order, lined with homes that range from Victorian grandeur to the sturdy practicality of mid-century design, their porches often adorned with potted geraniums or the worn comfort of rocking chairs. This is a place where history is not a distant echo but a present, palpable element, particularly in the enduring legacy of the Moravian settlers who first established Nazareth in the mid-18th century. Their influence is still visible in the architecture and the enduring spirit of community that permeates the borough. The local economy, once heavily reliant on slate quarrying – the distinctive gray stone still graces many an old building – has diversified, embracing modern manufacturing and service industries, though the echoes of quarrying’s past are never truly silenced. The distinctively shaped chalk crayons, a familiar sight in classrooms for generations, have long been a signature product of Nazareth, a small but globally recognized mark of its industrious spirit. The rhythm of daily life here is steady, marked by the changing seasons and the familiar routines of a community that values both its heritage and its forward momentum.

About This Nazareth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nazareth, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.740375, -75.309624. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Nazareth and Northampton County.

Detailed location data for Nazareth includes the ZIP code (18064), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Northampton County (Easton), and school district assignment (Nazareth Area School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Nazareth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.