Glenside
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Glenside is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with 7,737 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 276 ft (84 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wyncote, 0.9 miles S.
- 7,737residents (2020 Census)
- 276 ftelevation · 84 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.3 km²
- 6,085 / sq mipopulation density
- 19038main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Glenside
Glenside is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Cheltenham Township and Abington Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It borders Northwest Philadelphia. The population was 7,737 at the 2020 census on a land area of 1.3 square miles.
Glenside is most notable for its entertainment, including Keswick Theatre, restaurants, recreational facilities, and parks. Glenside station is one of the busiest in the SEPTA system. Glenside is located approximately eleven miles from Center City Philadelphia.
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Living in Glenside
- Median household income
- $101,676
- Median home value
- $390,600
- Median rent
- $1,431/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Glenside had 7,737 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,737 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,085 per sq mi (2,350 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Glenside at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,737 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.27 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1032° N, 75.1519° W |
| ZIP codes | 19038, 19095 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4229808 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Glenside
- Wyncote0.9 mi S
- Arcadia University1.1 mi SW
- Jenkintown1.3 mi E
- Oreland1.7 mi NW
- Cheltenham1.9 mi SE
- Roslyn2.1 mi N
- Abington2.1 mi E
- Elkins Park2.2 mi SE
- Wyndmoor2.5 mi SW
- McKinley2.6 mi SE
- Springfield2.6 mi W
- Flourtown2.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Glenside
What county is Glenside in?
Glenside is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Glenside, PA?
7,737 people lived in Glenside at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Glenside, PA?
The main ZIP code is 19038. Other ZIP codes: 19095.
What is the elevation of Glenside?
276 feet (84 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Glenside?
Wyncote (0.9 mi), Arcadia University (1.1 mi), Jenkintown (1.3 mi), Oreland (1.7 mi), Cheltenham (1.9 mi).
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