Sunbury, Pennsylvania

About Sunbury

Set in the central part of Pennsylvania, Sunbury is a close-knit town, home to 9,549 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Sunbury holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.01 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,751 residents per square mile.

📰 Sunbury News Today

• Sunbury officials, organization teaming up for blight fight The Daily Item · Aug 18
• James “Jim” Baronetski Obituary (1949 - 2026) - West Sunbury, PA - Butler Eagle Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Sandra L. Harper Obituary | William F. Young Funeral Home | West Sunbury, PA Tribute Archive · Aug 15
• Nonprofit looks to raise $1.2 million for new skate park in Sunbury WNEP · Aug 7
• 256 Catawissa Ave Unit 1/2, Sunbury, PA 17801 Realtor.com · Aug 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Sunbury Unique

• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,549.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Sunbury

• The Great Wall, Sunbury PA

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Fort Augusta & Hunter House Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Sunbury

• Keller Street Park reviews ★
• Memorial Park reviews ★
• Merle Phillips Park reviews ★
• Oppenheimer Pleasure Grounds reviews ★
• Otterbein's Son-Shine Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Sunbury

• Chief Shikellamy Sch
• Oaklyn Sch
• Shikellamy HS

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Sunbury

🏘️ Nearby Communities