Neighborhood
Living in Coplay, PA
A close-knit Lehigh Valley community with rich history and easy access to everything.
A historic borough in the heart of the Lehigh Valley
Coplay is a borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, with a 2020 census population of 3,348. Part of the Whitehall-Coplay School District and located just minutes from Whitehall and Allentown, Coplay offers a quiet residential atmosphere with convenient access to shopping, dining, and commuter routes.
The community was founded on land purchased from William Penn's heirs in 1740 and incorporated as a borough in 1869. Its history is tied to iron and cement manufacturing, and the landmark Coplay Cement Company Kilns (Saylor Park Industrial Museum) remain on the National Register of Historic Places.
With a Walk Score rating of "Somewhat Walkable," the borough offers pedestrian-friendly streets, mature tree-lined blocks, and easy access to the Ironton Rail-Trail for cycling and walking. The mean commute time ranges from 20 to 25 minutes.
3,348
Population (2020 Census)
~22 min
Avg. Commute
5 mi
to Allentown
1869
Incorporated
Nearby Towns
Education
Whitehall-Coplay School District
Niche overall grade: B. District ranked #5 among Best School Districts in Lehigh County, with approximately 4,185 students and a 15:1 student-teacher ratio.
Dining
Where to Eat Nearby
Samuel Owens Restaurant & Bar
4.1American Restaurant & Bar · 128 Chestnut St, Coplay
Thai Diner Restaurant
4.9Thai Cuisine · 910 Chestnut St, Coplay
Assante Ristorante Italiano
4.4Italian Restaurant · 2050 Main St, Northampton
The Gin Mill and Grille
2.9American Grille · 1750 Main St, Northampton
Main Street Family Restaurant
Family Restaurant · 2023 Main St, Northampton
Coffee
Local Coffee Spots
Getting Around
Commute & Accessibility
Downtown Allentown
~15 min by car
Downtown Bethlehem
~20 min by car
Lehigh Valley Intl Airport
~10 min by car
Philadelphia
~75 min by car
Rich Lehigh Valley Heritage
Coplay's history dates to 1740 when the land was purchased from William Penn's heirs. The Coplay Cement Company operated here from the 1890s, and the nine historic Coplay Kilns at Saylor Park Industrial Museum are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the Ironton Rail-Trail provides a scenic 9-mile loop through the borough and neighboring communities.
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