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Berwick, PA
Borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
Population
10,317
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,356
ZIP codes
0
Berwick and its ZIP codes
Berwick at a glance
- Berwick is about 12 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 84th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $49,800 a year, 36% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,500 (39% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $797 a month.
Local data for Berwick, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Berwick, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,800
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$156,500
Median rent
$797/mo
Homeownership
60.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,346), Irish Americans (1,095), Polish Americans (720).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Berwick.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,260
24,066 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,347
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$503M
FY 2026, $7,767 per person
How people get to work
Berwick, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Berwick, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
385
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
490
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 16°F
48.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Berwick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East BerwickCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.9 |
| FoundryvilleCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.5 |
| NescopeckBorough | 1.9 mi | 1 |
| Briar CreekBorough | 2.1 mi | 1.7 |
| MifflinvilleCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Lime RidgeCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.1 |
| JonestownCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.4 |
| AlmediaCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.7 |
| New ColumbusBorough | 7.7 mi | 3.1 |
| MainvilleCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.7 |
| MocanaquaCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.5 |
| ShickshinnyBorough | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
| OrangevilleBorough | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| LightstreetCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| StillwaterBorough | 9 mi | 3.1 |
| NurembergCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Berwick, PA in?
- Berwick is in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Berwick, PA?
- About 10,317 people live in Berwick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Berwick?
- Nearby places include East Berwick (1.7 mi), Foundryville (1.7 mi), Nescopeck (1.9 mi), Briar Creek (2.1 mi), Mifflinville (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023