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Hereford, PA
Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18056.
Population
1,452
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,467
ZIP codes
1
Hereford and its ZIP codes
Hereford at a glance
- Hereford is about 5 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $115,139 a year, 48% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,000 (69% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,660 a month.
Local data for Hereford, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hereford, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$115,139
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$78,000
Median rent
$1,660/mo
Homeownership
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
27.8
Average commute
33.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (337), Irish Americans (205), Polish Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for Hereford.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -1.3 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
PPP loans
$147K
8 loans, 17 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hereford, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone41.3%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home54.4%
Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hereford, 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
48.7 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Hereford
1 in or overlapping Hereford. Population shown
Cities near Hereford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BallyBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.5 |
| East GreenvilleBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.5 |
| PennsburgBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.8 |
| MacungieBorough | 4.9 mi | 1 |
| AlburtisBorough | 5 mi | 0.7 |
| SpinnerstownCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Red HillBorough | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| Ancient OaksCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.4 |
| BechtelsvilleBorough | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| EmmausBorough | 7 mi | 2.9 |
| MertztownCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Milford SquareCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
| TrexlertownCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.1 |
| BreinigsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 3.4 |
| WescosvilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.7 |
| New BerlinvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hereford, PA in?
- Hereford is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Hereford, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hereford include 18056.
- What is the population of Hereford, PA?
- About 1,452 people live in Hereford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hereford?
- Nearby places include Bally (3.6 mi), East Greenville (3.7 mi), Pennsburg (4.6 mi), Macungie (4.9 mi), Alburtis (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023