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Pennside, PA
Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Population
5,407
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
5,331
ZIP codes
0
Pennside and its ZIP codes
Pennside at a glance
- Pennside is about 18 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 246th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $77,192, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,600 (18% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,203 a month.
Local data for Pennside, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pennside, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,192
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$207,600
Median rent
$1,203/mo
Homeownership
77.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.6%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,665), Italian Americans (697), Polish Americans (618).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for Pennside.
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
Pennside, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pennside, 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 Pennside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount PennBorough | 0.8 mi | 0.4 |
| St. LawrenceBorough | 0.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Stony Creek MillsCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.6 |
| ReifftonCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.9 |
| JacksonwaldCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.8 |
| ReadingCity | 2.1 mi | 9.8 |
| LoraneCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Hyde ParkCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.5 |
| West ReadingBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.6 |
| GrillCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.8 |
| GibraltarCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| KenhorstBorough | 4.1 mi | 0.6 |
| LaureldaleBorough | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Alsace ManorCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.3 |
| GreenfieldsCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Muhlenberg ParkCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pennside, PA in?
- Pennside is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Pennside, PA?
- About 5,407 people live in Pennside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pennside?
- Nearby places include Mount Penn (0.8 mi), St. Lawrence (0.9 mi), Stony Creek Mills (1.1 mi), Reiffton (2 mi), Jacksonwald (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023