Glenside

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

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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.

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, PA population

Glenside had 7,737 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census7,737
Density6,085 per sq mi (2,350 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Glenside at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyMontgomery County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population7,737 (2020)
Land area1.27 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates40.1032° N, 75.1519° W
ZIP codes19038, 19095
Census code (GEOID)4229808

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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