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Kenhorst, PA
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,009
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
5,134
ZIP codes
0
Kenhorst and its ZIP codes
Kenhorst at a glance
- Kenhorst is about 18 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $86,705 a year, 11% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,900 (23% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,419 a month.
Local data for Kenhorst, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kenhorst, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,705
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$195,900
Median rent
$1,419/mo
Homeownership
78.5%
Bachelor's or higher
24.5%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (818), German Americans (795), Irish Americans (386).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for Kenhorst.
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
Kenhorst, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.1%
- Carpooled14.5%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kenhorst, 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 Kenhorst
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrillCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.8 |
| ShillingtonBorough | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| West ReadingBorough | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| PennwynCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.5 |
| WyomissingBorough | 2.1 mi | 4.5 |
| Montrose ManorCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| ReadingCity | 2.3 mi | 9.8 |
| Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Flying HillsCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.5 |
| MohntonBorough | 2.8 mi | 0.8 |
| West LawnCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.2 |
| West WyomissingCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Mount PennBorough | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Colony ParkCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| SpringmontCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| WhitfieldCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kenhorst, PA in?
- Kenhorst is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Kenhorst, PA?
- About 3,009 people live in Kenhorst, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kenhorst?
- Nearby places include Grill (0.8 mi), Shillington (1.5 mi), West Reading (1.8 mi), Pennwyn (2 mi), Wyomissing (2.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023