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Trappe, PA
Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Population
4,025
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,953
ZIP codes
0
Trappe and its ZIP codes
Trappe at a glance
- Trappe is about 6.7 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 357th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $127,250 a year, 63% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $415,400 (63% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,865 a month.
Local data for Trappe, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Trappe, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$127,250
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$415,400
Median rent
$1,865/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
61.4%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (964), Irish Americans (740), Italian Americans (554).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Trappe.
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
How people get to work
Trappe, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.3%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home24.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Trappe, 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
86° / 20°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Trappe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CollegevilleBorough | 1.2 mi | 1.6 |
| EvansburgCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.6 |
| RoyersfordBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.8 |
| SchwenksvilleBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Spring CityBorough | 4.1 mi | 0.8 |
| SkippackCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.5 |
| EaglevilleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Mont ClareCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.2 |
| OaksCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.2 |
| PhoenixvilleBorough | 5 mi | 3.5 |
| Spring MountCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.7 |
| AudubonCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 4.6 |
| TrooperCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.3 |
| SanatogaCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.4 |
| KimbertonCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| HarleysvilleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Trappe, PA in?
- Trappe is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Trappe, PA?
- About 4,025 people live in Trappe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Trappe?
- Nearby places include Collegeville (1.2 mi), Evansburg (2.4 mi), Royersford (3.5 mi), Schwenksville (3.9 mi), Spring City (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023