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Fox Chase, PA
Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,575
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,527
ZIP codes
0
Fox Chase and its ZIP codes
Fox Chase at a glance
- Fox Chase is about 16 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $121,417 a year, 56% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $285,200 (12% above Pennsylvania).
Local data for Fox Chase, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fox Chase, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$121,417
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$285,200
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
35.9%
Median age
51.3
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (574), Italian Americans (234), Dominican Americans (138).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for Fox Chase.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,982
175,054 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,942
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $6,288 per person
How people get to work
Fox Chase, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.3%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fox Chase, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,910
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
684
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Fox Chase
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Riverview ParkCensus-designated place | 0.6 mi | 1 |
| Muhlenberg ParkCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.6 |
| South TempleCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.3 |
| TempleCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.3 |
| GreenfieldsCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.7 |
| LaureldaleBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Hyde ParkCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Penn State BerksCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Colony ParkCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.6 |
| LeesportBorough | 3.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Spring RidgeCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.9 |
| West ReadingBorough | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| WyomissingBorough | 4.6 mi | 4.5 |
| WhitfieldCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.1 |
| DaubervilleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.1 |
| West LawnCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fox Chase, PA in?
- Fox Chase is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Fox Chase, PA?
- About 1,575 people live in Fox Chase, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fox Chase?
- Nearby places include Riverview Park (0.6 mi), Muhlenberg Park (1.4 mi), South Temple (2.1 mi), Temple (2.2 mi), Greenfields (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023