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Leesport, PA
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,166
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,986
ZIP codes
0
Leesport and its ZIP codes
Leesport at a glance
- Leesport is about 10 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $95,577, 23% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,300 (13% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $978 a month.
Local data for Leesport, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Leesport, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,577
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$221,300
Median rent
$978/mo
Homeownership
77.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (920), Italian Americans (293), Irish Americans (233).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for Leesport.
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
Leesport, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leesport, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Leesport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DaubervilleCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.1 |
| MohrsvilleCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Fox ChaseCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.3 |
| TempleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| CenterportBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Riverview ParkCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1 |
| South TempleCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.3 |
| ShoemakersvilleBorough | 3.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Muhlenberg ParkCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.6 |
| BlandonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 4.4 |
| LaureldaleBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Hyde ParkCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
| GreenfieldsCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Penn State BerksCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Colony ParkCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Spring RidgeCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leesport, PA in?
- Leesport is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Leesport, PA?
- About 2,166 people live in Leesport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leesport?
- Nearby places include Dauberville (2 mi), Mohrsville (2.1 mi), Fox Chase (3.3 mi), Temple (3.4 mi), Centerport (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023