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Hamburg, PA
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Population
4,456
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,361
ZIP codes
0
Hamburg and its ZIP codes
Hamburg at a glance
- Hamburg is about 8.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 315th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $55,446, 29% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,100 (19% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,148 a month.
Local data for Hamburg, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hamburg, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,446
Poverty rate
2.4%
Median home value
$205,100
Median rent
$1,148/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,850), Irish Americans (489), Italian Americans (275).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for Hamburg.
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
Hamburg, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled15.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hamburg, 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
85° / 20°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Hamburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdenburgCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.6 |
| West HamburgCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 3.3 |
| Port ClintonBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.8 |
| ShoemakersvilleBorough | 3.8 mi | 0.5 |
| LenhartsvilleBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| CenterportBorough | 5 mi | 0.2 |
| MohrsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Deer LakeBorough | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| DaubervilleCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.1 |
| VirginvilleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.1 |
| ShartlesvilleCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.9 |
| AuburnBorough | 7.1 mi | 1.6 |
| LeesportBorough | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| KemptonCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
| LandingvilleBorough | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| McKeansburgCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hamburg, PA in?
- Hamburg is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Hamburg, PA?
- About 4,456 people live in Hamburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hamburg?
- Nearby places include Edenburg (1.3 mi), West Hamburg (1.3 mi), Port Clinton (3.1 mi), Shoemakersville (3.8 mi), Lenhartsville (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023