Norristown
Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Norristown is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with 35,748 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 135 ft (41 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bridgeport, 1.3 miles S.
- 35,748residents (2020 Census)
- 135 ftelevation · 41 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.1 km²
- 10,170 / sq mipopulation density
- 19401main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Norristown
Norristown is a borough with home rule status and the county seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States, in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Located along the Schuylkill River, approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) from Philadelphia, Norristown had a population of 35,748 as of the 2020 census. It is the fourth-most populous municipality in the county and second-most populous borough in Pennsylvania.
It is the largest non-township municipality in Montgomery County and is located 49.8 miles (80.1 km) southeast of Allentown and 19.9 miles (32.0 km) northwest of Philadelphia.
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Living in Norristown
- Median household income
- $66,701
- Median home value
- $213,900
- Median rent
- $1,422/mo
- Median age
- 33.2
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Norristown had 35,748 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 35,748 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10,170 per sq mi (3,927 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Norristown at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 35,748 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.52 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1221° N, 75.3399° W |
| ZIP codes | 19401, 19405 |
| Official website | norristown.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4254656 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Norristown
- Bridgeport1.3 mi S
- Swedesburg1.4 mi S
- West Norriton2.1 mi W
- East Norriton2.1 mi N
- Plymouth2.4 mi E
- Swedeland2.4 mi S
- King of Prussia2.7 mi SW
- Upper Merion3.1 mi SW
- Plymouth Meeting3.3 mi E
- Conshohocken3.6 mi SE
- Trooper3.6 mi NW
- West Conshohocken3.7 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Norristown
What county is Norristown in?
Norristown is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Norristown, PA?
35,748 people lived in Norristown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Norristown, PA?
The main ZIP code is 19401. Other ZIP codes: 19405.
What is the elevation of Norristown?
135 feet (41 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Norristown?
Bridgeport (1.3 mi), Swedesburg (1.4 mi), West Norriton (2.1 mi), East Norriton (2.1 mi), Plymouth (2.4 mi).
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