Northumberland Pennsylvania Map

About Northumberland, Pennsylvania

Northumberland is a locality in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,866. The population density is 928.9 people per km². Northumberland is located at 40.8918°N, 76.7975°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17857.

Northumberland sits where two rivers meet, a quiet confluence of the Susquehanna and Shamokin. It lies 26.4 miles south-south-east of Williamsport, PA (from Williamsport, PA: bearing 156°T), and is situated 2.8 miles north-north-west of Hamilton. The land here, a patchwork of fields and modest woodlands, slopes gently toward the water, its character shaped by the persistent flow of currents and the patient work of farmers. In the late afternoon, the sun, diffused by a thin haze, casts a soft, honeyed light across the cultivated fields, illuminating the sturdy, unassuming houses that line the streets. The air carries the faint scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a subtle perfume that speaks of the season and the enduring connection to the soil. Originally a hub for the anthracite coal industry, Northumberland’s economic pulse has long been tied to the earth’s hidden riches and the waterways that carried them. The Shamokin Creek, a vital artery in days past, still winds its way through the landscape, a constant reminder of the region’s industrial heritage. Today, agriculture and small businesses sustain the community, the rhythm of life in Northumberland dictated less by the clang of mining equipment and more by the turning of seasons and the daily routines of its residents. The presence of nearby Susquehanna University lends a subtle intellectual current to the town, its collegiate presence a quiet counterpoint to the agrarian and industrial past.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Northumberland, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Northumberland and Northumberland County.

Detailed location data for Northumberland includes the ZIP code (17857), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Northumberland County (Sunbury), and school district assignment (Shikellamy 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 Northumberland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.