Burnham, Pennsylvania

About Burnham

Burnham, PA is a small town located in central Pennsylvania counting 1,966 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Burnham is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.05 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,872 residents per square mile.

📰 Burnham News Today

• Burnham Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Darlington F. Marks Jr. Obituary | Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Home, Inc. | Burnham, PA Tribute Archive · Jul 20
• Martha E. Brannan Obituary (2026) - Bellefonte, PA - Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. - Bellefonte Legacy obituary · Apr 8
• Richard L. 'Pte' Mateer Obituary | Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Home, Inc. | Burnham, PA Tribute Archive · Jun 10
• Barbara Ann Hertzler Obituary | Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Home, Inc. | Burnham, PA Tribute Archive · Jun 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Burnham Unique

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

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Burnham

• JP Edward's — burger
• Tokyo Japanese — japanese
• Boulevard Takeout and Six Pack — pizza
• Burnham OIP — italian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Burnham

🏘️ Nearby Communities