Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Bensalem is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with 62,707 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 102 ft (31 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Eddington, 1.4 miles S.
- 62,707residents (2020 Census)
- 102 ftelevation · 31 m
- 19.9 sq miland area · 51.4 km²
- 3,158 / sq mipopulation density
- 19020main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Bensalem
Bensalem Township is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The township borders the northeastern section of Philadelphia and includes the communities of Andalusia, Bensalem, Bridgewater, Cornwells Heights, Eddington, Flushing, Oakford, Siles, Trappe, and Trevose. Bensalem Township has no other incorporated municipalities within its boundaries. It is located within the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
As of the 2020 census, the township had a population of 62,707, which made it the most populous municipality in Bucks County and the ninth-most populated municipality in Pennsylvania.
The township, which was founded in 1692, is almost as old as Pennsylvania itself, which was founded in 1682.
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Living in Bensalem
- Median household income
- $85,223
- Median home value
- $364,400
- Median rent
- $1,613/mo
- Median age
- 42.2
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Bensalem had 62,707 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 62,707 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,158 per sq mi (1,219 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bensalem at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Bucks County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 62,707 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.86 sq mi (51.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.06 sq mi (2.76 km²) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1062° N, 74.9439° W |
| ZIP codes | 19020, 19021, 19154 |
| Official website | bensalemtwp.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4201705616 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bensalem
- Eddington1.4 mi S
- Cornwells Heights2.1 mi S
- Croydon2.7 mi SE
- Andalusia3.0 mi SW
- Beverly, NJ3.1 mi SE
- Hulmeville3.2 mi NE
- Trevose3.7 mi NW
- Penndel3.7 mi NE
- Parkland3.7 mi N
- Edgewater Park, NJ3.9 mi S
- Delanco, NJ3.9 mi S
- Lower Southampton4.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Bensalem
What county is Bensalem in?
Bensalem is in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Bensalem, PA?
62,707 people lived in Bensalem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bensalem, PA?
The main ZIP code is 19020. Other ZIP codes: 19021, 19154.
What is the elevation of Bensalem?
102 feet (31 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bensalem?
Eddington (1.4 mi), Cornwells Heights (2.1 mi), Croydon (2.7 mi), Andalusia (3.0 mi), Beverly (3.1 mi).
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