Pottstown
Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Pottstown is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with 23,433 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 203 ft (62 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Pottstown, 1.4 miles SW.
- 23,433residents (2020 Census)
- 203 ftelevation · 62 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.6 km²
- 4,830 / sq mipopulation density
- 19464ZIP code
About Pottstown
Pottstown is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. Pottstown was laid out in 1752–53 and named Pottsgrove in honor of its founder, John Potts. The old name was abandoned at the time of the incorporation as a borough in 1815. In 1888, the limits of the borough were considerably extended. Pottstown is the center of a productive farming and dairying region. As of the 2020 census, Pottstown had a population of 23,433.
Pottstown is located on the Schuylkill River. It is 29.1 miles (46.8 km) south of Allentown and 40.4 miles (65.0 km) northwest of Philadelphia. It is generally considered part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
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Living in Pottstown
- Median household income
- $60,828
- Median home value
- $195,400
- Median rent
- $1,260/mo
- Median age
- 36.6
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Pottstown had 23,433 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,433 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,830 per sq mi (1,865 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pottstown at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 23,433 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.85 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2509° N, 75.6448° W |
| ZIP code | 19464 |
| Official website | pottstown.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4262416 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pottstown
- South Pottstown1.4 mi SW
- Kenilworth1.9 mi S
- Stowe2.0 mi W
- Halfway House2.0 mi N
- Pottsgrove2.1 mi NE
- West Pottsgrove2.1 mi W
- Upper Pottsgrove2.3 mi N
- Lower Pottsgrove2.6 mi E
- North Coventry2.8 mi SW
- Sanatoga3.0 mi E
- Douglass3.3 mi NW
- East Coventry3.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Pottstown
What county is Pottstown in?
Pottstown is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Pottstown, PA?
23,433 people lived in Pottstown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pottstown, PA?
The ZIP code of Pottstown is 19464.
What is the elevation of Pottstown?
203 feet (62 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pottstown?
South Pottstown (1.4 mi), Kenilworth (1.9 mi), Stowe (2.0 mi), Halfway House (2.0 mi), Pottsgrove (2.1 mi).
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