Doylestown
Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Doylestown is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with 8,300 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 456 ft (139 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Britain, 2.8 miles W.
- 8,300residents (2020 Census)
- 456 ftelevation · 139 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 3,848 / sq mipopulation density
- 18901ZIP code
About Doylestown
Doylestown is a borough and the county seat of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,300. Known for its preserved historic downtown and concentration of cultural institutions, it is a prominent part of Bucks County and a historic town within the Philadelphia metropolitan area. In 2019, Doylestown was named the Best Small-Town Cultural Scene in America by USA Today readers.
Doylestown is home to three museums, including the James A. Michener Art Museum, which hosts exhibitions by artists such as Keith Haring (2022) and Eric Carle (2026), and houses a major collection of Pennsylvania Impressionist art. The "Mercer Mile", a one-mile span, comprises three early 20th-century structures built by archaeologist Henry Chapman Mercer: the Mercer Museum, Fonthill Castle, and the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works.
Doylestown has connections to American theater, music, film, and literature. Oscar Hammerstein II wrote The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!, and South Pacific while living in the area, where he mentored Stephen Sondheim, who wrote West Side Story. James A. Michener wrote Tales of the South Pacific nearby. The borough is home to the County Theater, a restored 1930s Art Deco cinema specializing in independent and foreign films.
The borough is served by the Central Bucks School District, recognized for academic performance, and by Doylestown Hospital, part of Penn Medicine. Its downtown includes independently owned restaurants and retail establishments. The area is connected to parks and multi-use trails in the surrounding region.
Doylestown is located in southeastern Pennsylvania, approximately 25 miles (40 km) north of Philadelphia and 65 miles (105 km) southwest of New York City, within the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
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Living in Doylestown
- Median household income
- $99,322
- Median home value
- $527,700
- Median rent
- $1,791/mo
- Median age
- 48.8
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Doylestown had 8,300 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,300 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,848 per sq mi (1,486 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Doylestown at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Bucks County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 8,300 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.16 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3142° N, 75.1277° W |
| ZIP code | 18901 |
| Official website | doylestownborough.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4219784 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Doylestown
- New Britain2.8 mi W
- Buckingham3.4 mi E
- Chalfont4.7 mi W
- Warrington4.8 mi S
- Plumstead4.8 mi N
- Plumsteadville4.9 mi N
- Warwick5.1 mi SE
- Brittany Farms-The Highlands5.7 mi SW
- Dublin6.0 mi NW
- Hilltown6.9 mi W
- Wrightstown7.0 mi SE
- Blooming Glen7.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Doylestown
What county is Doylestown in?
Doylestown is in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Doylestown, PA?
8,300 people lived in Doylestown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Doylestown, PA?
The ZIP code of Doylestown is 18901.
What is the elevation of Doylestown?
456 feet (139 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Doylestown?
New Britain (2.8 mi), Buckingham (3.4 mi), Chalfont (4.7 mi), Warrington (4.8 mi), Plumstead (4.8 mi).
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