Wilburton Pennsylvania Map

About Wilburton, Pennsylvania

Wilburton is a locality in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Wilburton is located at 40.8181°N, 76.3666°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17888.

Wilburton rests in a quiet hollow, cradled by the rolling shoulders of mountains that wear a mantle of green through the long summer and a stark, etched beauty in winter. It lies 22.7 miles west-south-west of Hazleton, PA (from Hazleton, PA: bearing 245°T), and is situated 2.8 miles east-north-east of Mount Carmel. The air here, especially in the early morning before the sun has fully climbed the eastern slopes, carries the damp, earthy scent of the woods and the fainter, sweeter perfume of ripening wild berries. Creeks, their water a cool, clear whisper over smooth stones, thread through the landscape, their banks often softened by ferns and mosses that cling to the shaded earth. The terrain is a study in subtle transitions, from the open fields that catch the afternoon light to the dense, hushed interiors of the hemlock and oak forests that rise steeply on either side. The story of Wilburton is written in the echoes of its past, a place where the quiet persistence of agriculture has long been the bedrock of its economy. Generations have worked this land, coaxing sustenance from its soil, their lives marked by the turning of seasons and the steady rhythm of planting and harvest. Though the shadows of former industries, whispers of coal and timber, still linger, the present is defined by a more grounded, enduring connection to the earth. The local character is one of quiet resilience and a deep-seated appreciation for the natural world, a spirit reflected in the unhurried pace of life and the genuine warmth of its inhabitants.

About This Wilburton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wilburton, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.818143, -76.366615. 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 Wilburton and Columbia County.

Detailed location data for Wilburton includes the ZIP code (17888), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Columbia County (Bloomsburg), and school district assignment. 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 Wilburton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.