Charlestown
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Charlestown is a township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, with 6,001 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 223 ft (68 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kimberton, 2.9 miles N.
- 6,001residents (2020 Census)
- 223 ftelevation · 68 m
- 12.5 sq miland area · 32.2 km²
- 482 / sq mipopulation density
- 19460ZIP code
About Charlestown
Charlestown Township is a township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,999 at the 2020 census.
Part of the University of Valley Forge's campus, formerly the location of the Valley Forge General Hospital, is located in Charlestown Township. The other part is located in Schuylkill Township. The campus straddles the township line.
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Living in Charlestown
- Median household income
- $202,188
- Median home value
- $781,800
- Median rent
- $2,054/mo
- Median age
- 43.1
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Charlestown had 6,001 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,001 |
|---|---|
| Density | 482 per sq mi (186 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Charlestown at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Chester County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 6,001 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.45 sq mi (32.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0911° N, 75.5603° W |
| ZIP code | 19460 |
| Official website | charlestowntwp.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4202912744 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Charlestown
- Kimberton2.9 mi N
- East Whiteland3.0 mi S
- East Pikeland3.1 mi N
- West Pikeland3.1 mi W
- Phoenixville3.5 mi NE
- Frazer3.7 mi S
- Schuylkill4.1 mi E
- Mont Clare4.5 mi NE
- Malvern4.7 mi SE
- Paoli5.0 mi SE
- Lionville5.2 mi SW
- West Vincent5.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Charlestown
What county is Charlestown in?
Charlestown is in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Charlestown, PA?
6,001 people lived in Charlestown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Charlestown, PA?
The ZIP code of Charlestown is 19460.
What is the elevation of Charlestown?
223 feet (68 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Charlestown?
Kimberton (2.9 mi), East Whiteland (3.0 mi), East Pikeland (3.1 mi), West Pikeland (3.1 mi), Phoenixville (3.5 mi).
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