Riegelsville Pennsylvania Map

About Riegelsville, Pennsylvania

Riegelsville is a locality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 860. The population density is 315.6 people per km². Riegelsville is located at 40.5943°N, 75.1955°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18077.

Riegelsville settles into the Delaware River valley like a well-worn stone, its houses clustered close to the water's edge, dwarfed by the steep, wooded hills that rise abruptly on either side. It lies 6.6 miles south-south-east of Easton, PA (from Easton, PA: bearing 168°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east-south-east of Bethlehem. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the river and the rustle of leaves from the mature trees that shade its quiet streets, a constant reminder of the wilder country that presses in. The landscape is a study in contrasts: the smooth, reflective surface of the Delaware, a broad ribbon of blue and silver, juxtaposed with the rugged, time-worn contours of the surrounding Appalachian foothills. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, casts shifting patterns on the worn asphalt and the weathered clapboard of older homes, imbuing the scene with a gentle, almost melancholic beauty. The history of Riegelsville is deeply entwined with the Delaware River, a vital artery for trade and industry in bygone eras. Mills once harnessed the river’s power, their remnants whispering of a time when Riegelsville was a bustling hub of activity, its economy fueled by quarrying and manufacturing. Today, that industrial hum has largely faded, replaced by a quieter rhythm that reflects the enduring appeal of its riverside setting, drawing those who appreciate the blend of natural beauty and a tangible connection to the past. The town retains a distinct character, a sense of place shaped by the river’s flow and the enduring presence of the hills, a small community holding its own against the sweep of larger currents.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Riegelsville, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.594267, -75.195453. 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 Riegelsville and Bucks County.

Detailed location data for Riegelsville includes the ZIP code (18077), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Bucks County (Doylestown), and school district assignment (Palisades 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 Riegelsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.