Phoenixville
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Phoenixville is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, with 18,602 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 138 ft (42 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mont Clare, 1.7 miles E.
- 18,602residents (2020 Census)
- 138 ftelevation · 42 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.1 km²
- 5,299 / sq mipopulation density
- 19460main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Phoenixville
Phoenixville is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, the borough is situated at the junction of French Creek and the Schuylkill River. The population was 18,602 at the 2020 census.
For much of its history, Phoenixville was known for being home to the Phoenix Iron Works. Following the company's closure in the 1980s and the resulting economic downturn, the town has been noted in recent years for the economic revitalization that has since taken place.
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Living in Phoenixville
- Median household income
- $102,138
- Median home value
- $369,600
- Median rent
- $1,735/mo
- Median age
- 34.4
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Phoenixville had 18,602 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,602 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,299 per sq mi (2,046 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Phoenixville at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Chester County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 18,602 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.51 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km²) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1362° N, 75.5314° W |
| ZIP codes | 19460, 19453 |
| Official website | phoenixville.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4260120 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Phoenixville
- Mont Clare1.7 mi E
- East Pikeland1.8 mi W
- Kimberton2.2 mi W
- Spring City2.9 mi N
- Schuylkill3.0 mi SE
- Upper Providence3.2 mi NE
- Charlestown3.5 mi SW
- Royersford3.5 mi N
- East Vincent3.9 mi NW
- Oaks4.0 mi E
- Collegeville5.2 mi NE
- Trappe5.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Phoenixville
What county is Phoenixville in?
Phoenixville is in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Phoenixville, PA?
18,602 people lived in Phoenixville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Phoenixville, PA?
The main ZIP code is 19460. Other ZIP codes: 19453.
What is the elevation of Phoenixville?
138 feet (42 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Phoenixville?
Mont Clare (1.7 mi), East Pikeland (1.8 mi), Kimberton (2.2 mi), Spring City (2.9 mi), Schuylkill (3.0 mi).
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