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Shillington, PA
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Population
5,492
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
5,496
ZIP codes
0
Shillington and its ZIP codes
Shillington at a glance
- Shillington is about 19 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 242nd most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $79,922, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,500 (20% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,387 a month.
Local data for Shillington, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shillington, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,922
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$203,500
Median rent
$1,387/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,834), Irish Americans (1,039), Italian Americans (506).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for Shillington.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -1.2 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
Shillington, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home16.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shillington, 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 Shillington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PennwynCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Montrose ManorCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.2 |
| MohntonBorough | 1.4 mi | 0.8 |
| KenhorstBorough | 1.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.3 |
| GrillCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.8 |
| WyomissingBorough | 2 mi | 4.5 |
| West WyomissingCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.8 |
| West LawnCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.2 |
| West ReadingBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.6 |
| SpringmontCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.2 |
| WhitfieldCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.1 |
| GouglersvilleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Sinking SpringBorough | 3.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Flying HillsCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Colony ParkCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shillington, PA in?
- Shillington is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Shillington, PA?
- About 5,492 people live in Shillington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shillington?
- Nearby places include Pennwyn (0.7 mi), Montrose Manor (1 mi), Mohnton (1.4 mi), Kenhorst (1.5 mi), Lincoln Park (1.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023