Orwigsburg
Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Orwigsburg is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, with 3,000 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Renningers, 2.3 miles W.
- 3,000residents (2020 Census)
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 1,383 / sq mipopulation density
- 17961ZIP code
About Orwigsburg
Orwigsburg is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The borough was named for its founder, Peter Orwig, in 1796. Orwigsburg was the original county seat until the seat was moved to Pottsville in 1851.
The population was 3,002 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Orwigsburg
- Median household income
- $84,063
- Median home value
- $213,200
- Median rent
- $685/mo
- Median age
- 42
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Orwigsburg had 3,000 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,000 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,383 per sq mi (534 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Orwigsburg at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 3,000 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.17 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Coordinates | 40.6542° N, 76.1040° W |
| ZIP code | 17961 |
| Official website | orwigsburg.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4257184 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Orwigsburg
- Renningers2.3 mi W
- Landingville2.4 mi SW
- West Brunswick2.4 mi SE
- Deer Lake3.4 mi SE
- North Manheim3.5 mi W
- Schuylkill Haven4.0 mi SW
- Auburn4.1 mi S
- Palo Alto4.1 mi NW
- Port Carbon4.4 mi NW
- New Philadelphia4.4 mi N
- Cumbola4.6 mi NW
- Mount Carbon4.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Orwigsburg
What county is Orwigsburg in?
Orwigsburg is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Orwigsburg, PA?
3,000 people lived in Orwigsburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Orwigsburg, PA?
The ZIP code of Orwigsburg is 17961.
What towns are near Orwigsburg?
Renningers (2.3 mi), Landingville (2.4 mi), West Brunswick (2.4 mi), Deer Lake (3.4 mi), North Manheim (3.5 mi).
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