Sunbury Pennsylvania Map

About Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Sunbury is a locality in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,617. The population density is 1855.4 people per km². Sunbury is located at 40.8626°N, 76.7944°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17801.

Sunbury rises from the confluence of two mighty rivers, its landscape shaped by the persistent embrace of water and the fertile soil it deposits. It lies 28.3 miles south-south-east of Williamsport, PA (from Williamsport, PA: bearing 158°T), and is situated 1.3 miles west-north-west of Hamilton. The Susquehanna, a broad, generous artery, and the Shamokin Creek, a more intimate waterway, define the very character of this place, their currents lending a constant, subtle music to the air. Rolling hills, cloaked in a shifting tapestry of green and gold depending on the season, provide a gentle backdrop to the town’s more settled, human-made geometries. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, has a honeyed quality, softening the edges of the brick buildings and lending a warm glow to the broad avenues, hinting at a quiet resilience in the face of the elements. The history of Sunbury is deeply entwined with its strategic position, a natural crossroads that drew early settlers and shaped its destiny. As the first capital of Pennsylvania, it carries a historical weight, a legacy of governance and ambition that predates the more famous Philadelphia. The local economy, once heavily reliant on coal mining and transportation facilitated by the rivers, has evolved, now finding its footing in a blend of industry and agriculture, with the rich farmland surrounding Sunbury continuing to yield its bounty. The iconic Susquehanna Riverlands, a testament to conservation efforts, offer glimpses of the wilder beauty that has always been a part of this region, a reminder of the enduring natural forces that have sculpted Sunbury.

About This Sunbury Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sunbury, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.862585, -76.79441. 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 Sunbury and Northumberland County.

Detailed location data for Sunbury includes the ZIP code (17801), 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 Sunbury is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.