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Mount Penn, PA
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,244
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
7,936
ZIP codes
0
Mount Penn and its ZIP codes
Mount Penn at a glance
- Mount Penn is about 27 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,512 a year, 19% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,300 (31% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $953 a month.
Local data for Mount Penn, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mount Penn, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,512
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$176,300
Median rent
$953/mo
Homeownership
65.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (881), Puerto Ricans (708), Italian Americans (417).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for Mount Penn.
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
Mount Penn, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.4%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mount Penn, 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 Mount Penn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PennsideCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 1 |
| St. LawrenceBorough | 1 mi | 0.9 |
| ReadingCity | 1.5 mi | 9.8 |
| Stony Creek MillsCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| ReifftonCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.9 |
| JacksonwaldCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.8 |
| West ReadingBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.6 |
| GrillCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.8 |
| LoraneCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.8 |
| KenhorstBorough | 3.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Hyde ParkCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.5 |
| GibraltarCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Flying HillsCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.5 |
| GreenfieldsCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.7 |
| LaureldaleBorough | 4.4 mi | 0.8 |
| WyomissingBorough | 4.4 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mount Penn, PA in?
- Mount Penn is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Mount Penn, PA?
- About 3,244 people live in Mount Penn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mount Penn?
- Nearby places include Pennside (0.8 mi), St. Lawrence (1 mi), Reading (1.5 mi), Stony Creek Mills (1.8 mi), Reiffton (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023