Newtown Pennsylvania Map

About Newtown, Pennsylvania

Newtown is a locality in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 275. The population density is 152.0 people per km². Newtown is located at 40.6506°N, 76.3480°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17981.

Newtown rests in a broad valley, cradled by the rolling hills of Schuylkill County, where the land rises and falls in gentle, wooded swells. It lies 21.7 miles north of Lebanon, PA (from Lebanon, PA: bearing 9°T), and is situated 8.4 miles west-south-west of Pottsville. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, particularly after a rain, and the light at dusk often paints the western sky in hues of bruised plum and fading rose, casting long shadows from the mature oaks and maples that fringe the fields. The terrain is a mosaic of cultivated land, interspersed with patches of dense forest, hinting at the wilder country that lies just beyond the town's immediate embrace. This valley has long been shaped by the earth's bounty and human endeavor, its character forged in the crucible of coal mining that once defined the region's economy. Though the deep mines have largely fallen silent, the echoes of that era remain, a quiet testament to the grit and labor of generations. The Susquehanna River, a vital artery of the state, flows not far from Newtown, its presence a constant, low murmur in the landscape. Today, the local economy is a more varied affair, with smaller businesses and agriculture supporting the community, and a palpable sense of resilience pervades the everyday life of Newtown as it continues to find its footing in a changing world.

About This Newtown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newtown, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.650645, -76.348008. 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 Newtown and Schuylkill County.

Detailed location data for Newtown includes the ZIP code (17981), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Schuylkill County (Pottsville), and school district assignment (Council Rock 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 Newtown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.