Temple

Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Aerial view of Temple, Pennsylvania
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Temple is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Berks County, Pennsylvania, with 2,073 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 361 ft (110 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Temple, 0.6 miles S.

About Temple

Temple is a census-designated place in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States at an elevation of 361 feet (110 m). The community was named for a local inn called Solomon's Temple. Temple was an independent borough from 1922 until it was disincorporated on January 1, 1999. The ZIP code is 19560. As of the 2022 American Community Survey, the population was 2,251 residents.

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Median household income
$73,651
Median home value
$165,600
Median rent
$1,382/mo
Median age
37.1
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Temple, PA population

Temple had 2,073 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,073
Density6,115 per sq mi (2,361 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Temple at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyBerks County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population2,073 (2020)
Land area0.34 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates40.4081° N, 75.9229° W
ZIP code19605
Census code (GEOID)4276320

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Frequently asked questions about Temple

What county is Temple in?

Temple is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Temple, PA?

2,073 people lived in Temple at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Temple, PA?

The ZIP code of Temple is 19605.

What is the elevation of Temple?

361 feet (110 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Temple?

South Temple (0.6 mi), Muhlenberg (0.9 mi), Laureldale (1.4 mi), Muhlenberg Park (1.7 mi), Riverview Park (1.8 mi).

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