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Kutztown, PA
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Population
4,180
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,613
ZIP codes
0
Kutztown and its ZIP codes
Kutztown at a glance
- Kutztown is about 9 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 346th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $53,090 a year, 32% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $263,100 (3% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,106 a month.
Local data for Kutztown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kutztown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,090
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$263,100
Median rent
$1,106/mo
Homeownership
49.1%
Bachelor's or higher
41.0%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,463), Irish Americans (656), Italian Americans (364).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for Kutztown.
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
Kutztown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kutztown, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Kutztown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kutztown UniversityCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.5 |
| LyonsBorough | 2.9 mi | 0.4 |
| BowersCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.6 |
| ToptonBorough | 4.1 mi | 0.7 |
| DryvilleCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.4 |
| VirginvilleCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.1 |
| MaxatawnyCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.1 |
| FleetwoodBorough | 5.1 mi | 1 |
| New JerusalemCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.8 |
| MertztownCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
| WalnuttownCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| LenhartsvilleBorough | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| BreinigsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.4 |
| BlandonCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4.4 |
| KemptonCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.8 |
| OleyCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kutztown, PA in?
- Kutztown is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Kutztown, PA?
- About 4,180 people live in Kutztown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kutztown?
- Nearby places include Kutztown University (0.9 mi), Lyons (2.9 mi), Bowers (3.1 mi), Topton (4.1 mi), Dryville (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023