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Pughtown, PA
Census-designated place in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,125
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,517
ZIP codes
0
Pughtown and its ZIP codes
Pughtown at a glance
- Pughtown is about 8.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $171,500 a year, about 2.2 times the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $433,100 (70% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,545 a month.
Local data for Pughtown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pughtown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$171,500
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$433,100
Median rent
$1,545/mo
Homeownership
93.8%
Bachelor's or higher
69.3%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (355), Irish Americans (197), Italian Americans (104).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chester County. PPP loans are for Pughtown.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,775
253,659 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$110,883
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.7B
FY 2026, $6,888 per person
How people get to work
Pughtown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.6%
- Carpooled2.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home35.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pughtown, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,565
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,015
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Pughtown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KenilworthCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.7 |
| South PottstownCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.5 |
| KimbertonCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| PottstownBorough | 5.7 mi | 4.9 |
| StoweCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.4 |
| Spring CityBorough | 6 mi | 0.8 |
| RoyersfordBorough | 6.5 mi | 0.8 |
| EagleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| DouglassvilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| SanatogaCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 3.4 |
| PottsgroveCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.8 |
| EagleviewCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.3 |
| PhoenixvilleBorough | 7.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Halfway HouseCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.1 |
| LionvilleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.5 |
| Amity GardensCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pughtown, PA in?
- Pughtown is in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Pughtown, PA?
- About 1,125 people live in Pughtown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pughtown?
- Nearby places include Kenilworth (3.7 mi), South Pottstown (4.7 mi), Kimberton (5.3 mi), Pottstown (5.7 mi), Stowe (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023