Kuhnsville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kuhnsville, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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 Kuhnsville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Pennsylvania |
| County | Lehigh |
| Township | Upper Macungie Township |
| Elevation | 151 m (495 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Metro | 865,310 (US: 68th) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18104
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1178702 |
| Primary airport | Lehigh Valley International Airport |
| Major hospital | Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest |
| School district | Parkland |
Kuhnsville is a small, unincorporated community located in Upper Macungie Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It's part of the larger Lehigh Valley area. The Lehigh Valley is a busy region with a population of over 860,000 people. It's the 68th largest metropolitan area in the United States, based on the 2020 census.
Where is Kuhnsville?
Kuhnsville is found in the eastern part of a business area. This area is known for its transportation and warehousing companies. Nearby communities include Chapmans to the west and Ruppsville to the southwest. Even though it's a separate community, Kuhnsville uses the same ZIP Code as Allentown, which is 18104.
Roads and Travel
Kuhnsville is an important spot for major roads. It's the western end of the Lehigh Valley Thruway. This is a big highway, and originally, it ended right here. Today, US 22 has an exit in Kuhnsville that connects to Tilghman Street. If you're driving west on US 22, the exit sign will say "Kuhnsville."
The Thruway now goes a bit further west. About half a mile away, US 22 joins up with I-78.
Kuhnsville is about a mile east of Fogelsville. Tilghman Street is the main local road. It runs through Fogelsville, Chapmans, and Kuhnsville, and then continues towards Cetronia and Allentown. Another major highway, Interstate 476, also known as the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, helps mark the eastern edge of Kuhnsville. I-476 also has an interchange with US 22 right at the eastern side of Kuhnsville.
