South Temple
Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania
South Temple is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Berks County, Pennsylvania, with 1,560 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 791 ft (241 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Muhlenberg, 0.3 miles SW.
- 1,560residents (2020 Census)
- 791 ftelevation · 241 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 4,666 / sq mipopulation density
- 19605ZIP code
About South Temple
South Temple is a census-designated place in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located approximately four miles north of the city of Reading. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,424 residents.
Originally a streetcar suburb of Reading, South Temple retains the look of a 1920s residential community, with decent-sized properties, mature trees, sidewalks, and much variation in housing styles. The community was originally serviced by a street-running trolley on Kutztown Road and an interurban trolley stop (the pavilion at 11th & Park is still standing).
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Living in South Temple
- Median household income
- $85,753
- Median home value
- $203,400
- Median rent
- $1,739/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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South Temple had 1,560 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,560 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,666 per sq mi (1,801 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Temple at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Berks County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,560 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.33 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3988° N, 75.9225° W |
| ZIP code | 19605 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4272520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Temple
- Muhlenberg0.3 mi SW
- Temple0.6 mi N
- Laureldale0.8 mi SE
- Muhlenberg Park1.2 mi SW
- Riverview Park1.5 mi W
- Hyde Park1.6 mi S
- Fox Chase2.2 mi W
- Greenfields3.0 mi SW
- Alsace Manor3.5 mi E
- Alsace3.5 mi E
- Ontelaunee3.8 mi N
- Penn State Berks3.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about South Temple
What county is South Temple in?
South Temple is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of South Temple, PA?
1,560 people lived in South Temple at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Temple, PA?
The ZIP code of South Temple is 19605.
What is the elevation of South Temple?
791 feet (241 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Temple?
Muhlenberg (0.3 mi), Temple (0.6 mi), Laureldale (0.8 mi), Muhlenberg Park (1.2 mi), Riverview Park (1.5 mi).
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