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Bloomfield, PA
Borough in Perry County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,090
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,785
ZIP codes
0
Bloomfield and its ZIP codes
Bloomfield at a glance
- Bloomfield is about 6.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,542 a year, 6% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $227,400 (11% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,049 a month.
Local data for Bloomfield, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bloomfield, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,542
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$227,400
Median rent
$1,049/mo
Homeownership
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
49.9
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (321), Irish Americans (82), Italian Americans (65).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perry County. PPP loans are for Bloomfield.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,788
8,152 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,394
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$310M
FY 2026, $6,761 per person
How people get to work
Bloomfield, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit6.7%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bloomfield, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
378
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
180
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Bloomfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewportBorough | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| LandisburgBorough | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| DuncannonBorough | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| LoysvilleCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1 |
| IckesburgCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| MillerstownBorough | 9.5 mi | 0.8 |
| ThompsontownBorough | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| New BuffaloBorough | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| SchlusserCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| MexicoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Port RoyalBorough | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| East SalemCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| HalifaxBorough | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| DauphinBorough | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| New KingstownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| LenkervilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bloomfield, PA in?
- Bloomfield is in Perry County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Bloomfield, PA?
- About 1,090 people live in Bloomfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bloomfield?
- Nearby places include Newport (5.1 mi), Landisburg (8.1 mi), Duncannon (8.6 mi), Loysville (9.1 mi), Ickesburg (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023