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Whitfield, PA
Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19609.
Population
5,226
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
4,657
ZIP codes
1
Whitfield and its ZIP codes
Whitfield at a glance
- Whitfield is about 16 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 256th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $126,740 a year, 63% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $311,700 (22% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,474 a month.
Local data for Whitfield, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Whitfield, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$126,740
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$311,700
Median rent
$1,474/mo
Homeownership
90.9%
Bachelor's or higher
56.2%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,154), Italian Americans (812), Irish Americans (573).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for Whitfield.
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
Whitfield, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Whitfield, 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
ZIP codes in Whitfield
1 in or overlapping Whitfield. Population shown
Cities near Whitfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpringmontCensus-designated place | 0.5 mi | 0.2 |
| West LawnCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 0.2 |
| West WyomissingCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.8 |
| Sinking SpringBorough | 1.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Spring RidgeCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Colony ParkCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| WyomissingBorough | 1.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Montrose ManorCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Penn State BerksCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.4 |
| ShillingtonBorough | 3.1 mi | 1 |
| West ReadingBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.6 |
| GreenfieldsCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.7 |
| PennwynCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.5 |
| MohntonBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.8 |
| KenhorstBorough | 3.8 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whitfield, PA in?
- Whitfield is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Whitfield, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Whitfield include 19609.
- What is the population of Whitfield, PA?
- About 5,226 people live in Whitfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whitfield?
- Nearby places include Springmont (0.5 mi), West Lawn (0.7 mi), West Wyomissing (1 mi), Sinking Spring (1.2 mi), Spring Ridge (1.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023