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Laureldale, PA
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Population
4,284
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
5,292
ZIP codes
0
Laureldale and its ZIP codes
Laureldale at a glance
- Laureldale is about 18 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 328th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $69,821, 10% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,500 (29% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,516 a month.
Local data for Laureldale, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Laureldale, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,821
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$179,500
Median rent
$1,516/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
11.0%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (954), Puerto Ricans (679), Mexican Americans (593).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for Laureldale.
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
Laureldale, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled20.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Laureldale, 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
86° / 23°F
Cities near Laureldale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South TempleCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Hyde ParkCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Muhlenberg ParkCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.6 |
| TempleCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Riverview ParkCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1 |
| Fox ChaseCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.3 |
| GreenfieldsCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Alsace ManorCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Penn State BerksCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Stony Creek MillsCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| ReadingCity | 3.9 mi | 9.8 |
| West ReadingBorough | 4.1 mi | 0.6 |
| PennsideCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1 |
| Colony ParkCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Mount PennBorough | 4.4 mi | 0.4 |
| BlandonCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laureldale, PA in?
- Laureldale is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Laureldale, PA?
- About 4,284 people live in Laureldale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laureldale?
- Nearby places include South Temple (0.8 mi), Hyde Park (1.1 mi), Muhlenberg Park (1.2 mi), Temple (1.4 mi), Riverview Park (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023