Sinking Spring
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Sinking Spring is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, with 4,286 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 338 ft (103 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Springmont, 1.0 miles E.
- 4,286residents (2020 Census)
- 338 ftelevation · 103 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 3,455 / sq mipopulation density
- 19608main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Sinking Spring
Sinking Spring is a borough that is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,286 at the time of the 2020 census.
The borough's name was derived from a spring that was located in the center of town. The water in this spring would sink into the ground from time to time, giving the illusion that it had disappeared. The Sinking Spring area is served by the Wilson School District.
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Living in Sinking Spring
- Median household income
- $82,500
- Median home value
- $283,200
- Median rent
- $1,342/mo
- Median age
- 38.3
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Sinking Spring had 4,286 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,286 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,455 per sq mi (1,334 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sinking Spring at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Berks County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 4,286 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.24 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3247° N, 76.0225° W |
| ZIP codes | 19608, 19609 |
| Official website | co.berks.pa.us/sinkingspring/site/default.asp |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4270880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sinking Spring
- Springmont1.0 mi E
- Whitfield1.1 mi NE
- Spring1.4 mi S
- West Wyomissing1.5 mi E
- West Lawn1.5 mi E
- Lincoln Park1.9 mi E
- Montrose Manor2.3 mi SE
- Lower Heidelberg2.4 mi NW
- Spring Ridge2.6 mi NE
- Colony Park2.8 mi NE
- Wyomissing3.1 mi E
- Mohnton3.2 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Sinking Spring
What county is Sinking Spring in?
Sinking Spring is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Sinking Spring, PA?
4,286 people lived in Sinking Spring at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sinking Spring, PA?
The main ZIP code is 19608. Other ZIP codes: 19609.
What is the elevation of Sinking Spring?
338 feet (103 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sinking Spring?
Springmont (1.0 mi), Whitfield (1.1 mi), Spring (1.4 mi), West Wyomissing (1.5 mi), West Lawn (1.5 mi).
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