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Temple, PA

Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Population

2,135

Land area

0.3sq mi

People per sq mi

6,300

ZIP codes

0

Temple and its ZIP codes

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Temple at a glance

  • Temple is about 22 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
  • The median household income is $73,651, 6% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,600 (35% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,382 a month.

Local data for Temple, PA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Temple, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$73,651

Poverty rate

6.6%

Median home value

$165,600

Median rent

$1,382/mo

Homeownership

57.4%

Bachelor's or higher

9.2%

Median age

37.1

Average commute

21.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (504), Irish Americans (266), Honduran Americans (200).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for Temple.

Details

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

Berks County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Temple, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.7%
  • Carpooled15.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home9.6%

Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Temple, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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

86° / 23°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Temple

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
South TempleCensus-designated place0.6 mi0.3
LaureldaleBorough1.4 mi0.8
Muhlenberg ParkCensus-designated place1.7 mi0.6
Riverview ParkCensus-designated place2 mi1
Fox ChaseCensus-designated place2.2 mi0.3
Hyde ParkCensus-designated place2.3 mi0.5
LeesportBorough3.4 mi0.7
BlandonCensus-designated place3.4 mi4.4
Alsace ManorCensus-designated place3.7 mi0.3
GreenfieldsCensus-designated place3.7 mi0.7
Penn State BerksCensus-designated place4.4 mi0.4
Colony ParkCensus-designated place4.9 mi0.6
WalnuttownCensus-designated place5.1 mi0.6
Stony Creek MillsCensus-designated place5.1 mi0.6
ReadingCity5.3 mi9.8
DaubervilleCensus-designated place5.3 mi2.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Temple, PA in?
Temple is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Temple, PA?
About 2,135 people live in Temple, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Temple?
Nearby places include South Temple (0.6 mi), Laureldale (1.4 mi), Muhlenberg Park (1.7 mi), Riverview Park (2 mi), Fox Chase (2.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023