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Berlin, PA
Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,481
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,710
ZIP codes
0
Berlin and its ZIP codes
Berlin at a glance
- Berlin is about 9.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,574 a year, 27% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,900 (54% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Berlin, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Berlin, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,574
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$117,900
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
71.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,081), Irish Americans (151), Polish Americans (82).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Berlin.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,110
23,200 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$539M
FY 2026, $7,271 per person
How people get to work
Berlin, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.0%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Berlin, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
592
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
257
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 17°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Berlin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GarrettBorough | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| ShanksvilleBorough | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| MeyersdaleBorough | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| CallimontBorough | 8.5 mi | 4.4 |
| FriedensCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.1 |
| SomersetBorough | 9.3 mi | 2.7 |
| Indian LakeBorough | 9.8 mi | 3.6 |
| New BaltimoreBorough | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| RockwoodBorough | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| StoystownBorough | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| New CentervilleBorough | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| SalisburyBorough | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| CasselmanBorough | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| WellersburgBorough | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| HyndmanBorough | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| AcostaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Berlin, PA in?
- Berlin is in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Berlin, PA?
- About 2,481 people live in Berlin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Berlin?
- Nearby places include Garrett (7 mi), Shanksville (7.1 mi), Meyersdale (8.4 mi), Callimont (8.5 mi), Friedens (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023