Shillington
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Shillington is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, with 5,475 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 354 ft (108 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pennwyn, 1.0 miles S.
- 5,475residents (2020 Census)
- 354 ftelevation · 108 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 5,479 / sq mipopulation density
- 19607ZIP code
About Shillington
Shillington is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 5,475 at the time of the 2020 census the borough is nestled amongst other suburbs outside Reading. It is perhaps best known for being the location of the homestead to Pennsylvania's first governor, Thomas Mifflin, and as the childhood home of American author John Updike. Many of Updike's stories take place in the fictional town of Olinger, a lightly-disguised version of Shillington, and in its environs.
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Living in Shillington
- Median household income
- $79,922
- Median home value
- $203,500
- Median rent
- $1,387/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Shillington had 5,475 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,475 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,479 per sq mi (2,116 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shillington at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Berks County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 5,475 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.00 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3026° N, 75.9671° W |
| ZIP code | 19607 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4270248 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shillington
- Pennwyn1.0 mi S
- Montrose Manor1.1 mi W
- Kenhorst1.3 mi E
- Lincoln Park1.4 mi NW
- Mohnton1.5 mi SW
- Grill1.7 mi E
- West Wyomissing2.0 mi NW
- Cumru2.1 mi S
- Wyomissing2.2 mi N
- West Lawn2.3 mi NW
- West Reading2.4 mi NE
- Springmont2.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shillington
What county is Shillington in?
Shillington is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Shillington, PA?
5,475 people lived in Shillington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shillington, PA?
The ZIP code of Shillington is 19607.
What is the elevation of Shillington?
354 feet (108 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shillington?
Pennwyn (1.0 mi), Montrose Manor (1.1 mi), Kenhorst (1.3 mi), Lincoln Park (1.4 mi), Mohnton (1.5 mi).
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