Weissport East Pennsylvania Map

About Weissport East, Pennsylvania

Weissport East is a locality in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,646. The population density is 278.3 people per km². Weissport East is located at 40.8369°N, 75.6864°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18235.

Weissport East lies at the confluence of the Lehigh River and the Jordan Creek, a place where the land gently slopes toward the water, softened by the ubiquitous green of Pennsylvania’s rolling hills. It lies 17.2 miles east-south-east of Hazleton, PA (from Hazleton, PA: bearing 119°T), and is situated 4.7 miles west-north-west of Palmerton. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a damp, earthy scent, a blend of river mist and the rich soil that has been tended for generations. Old-growth trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, stand sentinel along the riverbanks, their leaves rustling a constant, low murmur that seems to echo the flow of the currents. The houses, a mix of modest bungalows and sturdy older homes, are clustered with a comforting proximity, as if sharing stories across their shared yards, their paint weathered by the distinct seasons of this region. The history of Weissport East is intrinsically tied to the waterways that define it, once vital arteries for the transport of anthracite coal that fueled the industrial heart of the region. Though the great barges are long gone, the echoes of that era remain, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The local economy, while diversified now, still holds a reverence for the land, with small farms dotting the surrounding countryside and a palpable sense of self-reliance among its residents. The Jordan Creek, a clear, cool ribbon, offers a more tranquil presence than its larger neighbor, its banks a popular spot for quiet contemplation or the gentle splash of a fishing line. This is a place where the past is not forgotten but rather integrated into the present, a quiet persistence evident in the enduring character of Weissport East.

About This Weissport East Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Weissport East, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.8369, -75.6864. 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 Weissport East and Carbon County.

Detailed location data for Weissport East includes the ZIP code (18235), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Carbon County (Jim Thorpe), and school district assignment (Lehighton 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 Weissport East is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.