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Lorane, PA
Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Population
4,601
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,587
ZIP codes
0
Lorane and its ZIP codes
Lorane at a glance
- Lorane is about 8.9 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 301st most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $84,293 a year, 8% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $259,900 and median rent is $1,743 a month.
Local data for Lorane, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lorane, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,293
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$259,900
Median rent
$1,743/mo
Homeownership
80.0%
Bachelor's or higher
31.9%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,311), Irish Americans (821), Italian Americans (319).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for Lorane.
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
How people get to work
Lorane, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled1.8%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home21.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lorane, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Lorane
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GibraltarCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 1.2 |
| ReifftonCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.9 |
| JacksonwaldCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.8 |
| BaumstownCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| St. LawrenceBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.9 |
| BirdsboroBorough | 3 mi | 1.3 |
| Mount PennBorough | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| PennsideCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1 |
| Flying HillsCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Stony Creek MillsCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.6 |
| ReadingCity | 4.5 mi | 9.8 |
| GrillCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.8 |
| KenhorstBorough | 5.1 mi | 0.6 |
| West ReadingBorough | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Amity GardensCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.2 |
| ShillingtonBorough | 6.4 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lorane, PA in?
- Lorane is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Lorane, PA?
- About 4,601 people live in Lorane, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lorane?
- Nearby places include Gibraltar (1.1 mi), Reiffton (1.4 mi), Jacksonwald (2.5 mi), Baumstown (2.5 mi), St. Lawrence (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023