Pennsburg, Pennsylvania
Pennsburg: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Pennsburg is a city located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,843 and a population density of 4,804 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,853 inhabitants.
The city was created 138 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Pennsburg
| Population : | 3,853 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Montgomery County |
| Area : | 0.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,250 feet / 381 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 (138 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:29:38 (6th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 18073 |
| Density : | 4,816 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pennsburg is located at 40°23'27"N 75°29'32"W (40.3909300, -75.4921200).
Pennsburg map
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Official website of Pennsburg
Demographics
The population of Pennsburg increased by 0.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,843 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,858 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,861 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,866 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,881 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,876 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,872 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,868 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,864 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,855 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,853 | -0.05% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 58,988 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 52,331 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 12.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 62,784 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 52,300 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.0% |
| White only, percent : | 90.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,871 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.4% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 22,410 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 22,410 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $203,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,608 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $559 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $982 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 854 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 20,212 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.65 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 63,933 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 166,073 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,102,685 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 631,051 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,971 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $86,715 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $37,384 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,068 |
| 2019 total employment : | 25,554 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 1,513,054 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -4.8% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,956 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,936 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,151 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,247 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 114 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,575 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 318 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,359 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 121.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 431.73 |
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People born in Pennsburg (4)
People born in Pennsburg, including Evangelical theologist Frank Buchman, politician Bob Mensch, writer Howard C. Hillegas, .
List
- Marcy Toepel (Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives) she was born in 17/08/1958
Schools in Pennsburg
College & universities near Pennsburg, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210739 | DeSales University | Center Valley (PA) | 18034-9568 |
Stations (31)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pennsburg, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
| ARD | Ardmore | Station Road and Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| PHN | North Philadelphia station | 2900 North Broad St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Pennsburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hill Post Office | Red Hill (PA) | 18076 |
Other cities in Montgomery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Abington | 55,285 | Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Haverford | 49,547 | A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. |
| Cheltenham | 37,080 | Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania |
| Norristown | 34,323 | County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Horsham | 26,524 | Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Pottstown | 22,580 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| King of Prussia | 19,936 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Limerick | 19,500 | Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| Whitemarsh | 18,584 | Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| Lansdale | 17,335 | Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| Willow Grove | 15,726 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA |
| West Norriton | 15,668 | Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| Skippack | 14,554 | Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| Franconia | 13,500 | Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| New Hanover | 13,464 | Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| Montgomeryville | 12,624 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Pennsburg distances to largest Pennsylvania cities