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Spring City, PA
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,657
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
4,764
ZIP codes
0
Spring City and its ZIP codes
Spring City at a glance
- Spring City is about 16 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 394th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $76,419, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $269,100 (6% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,070 a month.
Local data for Spring City, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spring City, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,419
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$269,100
Median rent
$1,070/mo
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
44.6%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (928), Irish Americans (683), Italian Americans (644).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chester County. PPP loans are for Spring City.
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
Spring City, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.4%
- Carpooled0.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home24.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spring City, 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
84° / 22°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Spring City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RoyersfordBorough | 0.7 mi | 0.8 |
| PhoenixvilleBorough | 3 mi | 3.5 |
| KimbertonCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Mont ClareCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.2 |
| TrappeBorough | 4.1 mi | 2.1 |
| CollegevilleBorough | 4.7 mi | 1.6 |
| SanatogaCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.4 |
| OaksCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.2 |
| KenilworthCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.7 |
| PughtownCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| EvansburgCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.6 |
| PottsgroveCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 2.8 |
| SchwenksvilleBorough | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| South PottstownCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.5 |
| PottstownBorough | 7.3 mi | 4.9 |
| EaglevilleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spring City, PA in?
- Spring City is in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Spring City, PA?
- About 3,657 people live in Spring City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spring City?
- Nearby places include Royersford (0.7 mi), Phoenixville (3 mi), Kimberton (3.5 mi), Mont Clare (3.8 mi), Trappe (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023