King of Prussia

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

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King of Prussia is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with 24,695 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 200 ft (61 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Upper Merion, 0.4 miles S.

About King of Prussia

King of Prussia, sometimes abbreviated to K.O.P., is a census-designated place in Upper Merion Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community took its unusual name in the 18th century from a local tavern named the King of Prussia Inn, which was named after King Frederick the Great of Prussia. As of the 2020 census, its population was 24,695.

Located 35 miles (56 km) south of Allentown and approximately 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Philadelphia, King of Prussia is considered to be an edge city of Philadelphia and part of the larger Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is situated at the convergence of four highways and consists of large amounts of retail and office space, with one of the highest concentrations of hotels, businesses, residences, and entertainment venues in Pennsylvania.

King of Prussia is best known for its mall of the same name, the fourth-largest shopping mall in the U.S. It also hosts the headquarters of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region I and American Baptist Churches USA.

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Living in King of Prussia

Median household income
$117,912
Median home value
$436,200
Median rent
$2,077/mo
Median age
36.3
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King of Prussia, PA population

King of Prussia had 24,695 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census24,695
Density2,907 per sq mi (1,122 per km²)

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

King of Prussia at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyMontgomery County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population24,695 (2020)
Land area8.49 sq mi (22.0 km²)
Water area0.17 sq mi (0.44 km²)
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Coordinates40.0960° N, 75.3791° W
ZIP codes19406, 19405
Census code (GEOID)4239736

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

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Frequently asked questions about King of Prussia

What county is King of Prussia in?

King of Prussia is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of King of Prussia, PA?

24,695 people lived in King of Prussia at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of King of Prussia, PA?

The main ZIP code is 19406. Other ZIP codes: 19405.

What is the elevation of King of Prussia?

200 feet (61 m) above sea level.

What towns are near King of Prussia?

Upper Merion (0.4 mi), Bridgeport (2.0 mi), West Norriton (2.4 mi), Swedeland (2.5 mi), Swedesburg (2.5 mi).

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