Blue Bell
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Blue Bell is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with 6,506 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 364 ft (111 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Whitpain, 0.9 miles NW.
- 6,506residents (2020 Census)
- 364 ftelevation · 111 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.0 km²
- 1,207 / sq mipopulation density
- 19422ZIP code
About Blue Bell
Blue Bell is a census-designated place (CDP) in Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 6,506.
Blue Bell was originally known as Pigeontown, after the large flocks of the now-extinct passenger pigeons that once gathered there. The town was renamed in 1840 after the historically prominent Blue Bell Inn.
Blue Bell is known for its large executive-style mansions, major business parks, community shopping facilities, and small businesses. It is one of the most affluent areas outside the Main Line communities in the Philadelphia area. In July 2005, Money magazine ranked Blue Bell 14th on its list of the "100 Best Places to Live in the United States".
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Living in Blue Bell
- Median household income
- $171,818
- Median home value
- $614,000
- Median rent
- $3,348/mo
- Median age
- 45.7
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Blue Bell had 6,506 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,506 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,207 per sq mi (466 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Blue Bell at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,506 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.39 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1474° N, 75.2687° W |
| ZIP code | 19422 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4207224 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Blue Bell
- Whitpain0.9 mi NW
- Ambler2.6 mi E
- Plymouth Meeting2.7 mi S
- Plymouth2.8 mi SW
- Whitemarsh3.3 mi SE
- Lower Gwynedd3.3 mi NE
- Spring House3.3 mi NE
- East Norriton3.5 mi W
- Fort Washington4.0 mi E
- Norristown4.1 mi SW
- Upper Gwynedd4.3 mi N
- Flourtown4.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Blue Bell
What county is Blue Bell in?
Blue Bell is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Blue Bell, PA?
6,506 people lived in Blue Bell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Blue Bell, PA?
The ZIP code of Blue Bell is 19422.
What is the elevation of Blue Bell?
364 feet (111 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Blue Bell?
Whitpain (0.9 mi), Ambler (2.6 mi), Plymouth Meeting (2.7 mi), Plymouth (2.8 mi), Whitemarsh (3.3 mi).
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