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Pottstown, PA
Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19464.
Population
23,476
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
4,839
ZIP codes
1
Pottstown and its ZIP codes
Pottstown at a glance
- Pottstown is about 17 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 26th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $60,828 a year, 22% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,400 (23% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,260 a month.
Local data for Pottstown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pottstown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,828
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$195,400
Median rent
$1,260/mo
Homeownership
55.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,854), Irish Americans (3,063), Italian Americans (2,982).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Pottstown.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,915
504,216 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,380
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$12.3B
FY 2026, $14,353 per person
PPP loans
$114M
1,168 loans, 11,907 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pottstown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.2%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pottstown, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,397
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,284
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 22°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
ZIP codes in Pottstown
1 in or overlapping Pottstown. Population shown
Cities near Pottstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South PottstownCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 1.5 |
| StoweCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Halfway HouseCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.1 |
| KenilworthCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.7 |
| PottsgroveCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.8 |
| SanatogaCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 3.4 |
| DouglassvilleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Amity GardensCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.2 |
| GilbertsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3.3 |
| BoyertownBorough | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| PughtownCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.4 |
| New BerlinvilleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.5 |
| RoyersfordBorough | 7.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Spring CityBorough | 7.3 mi | 0.8 |
| BechtelsvilleBorough | 8.3 mi | 0.5 |
| BaumstownCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pottstown, PA in?
- Pottstown is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Pottstown, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pottstown include 19464.
- What is the population of Pottstown, PA?
- About 23,476 people live in Pottstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pottstown?
- Nearby places include South Pottstown (1.1 mi), Stowe (1.8 mi), Halfway House (2 mi), Kenilworth (2 mi), Pottsgrove (2.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023