Lower Heidelberg township, Pennsylvania
Lower Heidelberg township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lower Heidelberg township is a geographic entity located in Berks County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,901. The land area covers 14.84 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,901 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs | ±2.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,443 | ±220 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,507 | ±205 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,443 | ±220 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 64 | ±94 |
| Median Home Value | $422,100 | ±$43,425 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,685 | ±$335 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $123,476 | ±$23,547 |
| Per Capita Income | $69,414 | ±$11,352 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 117 | ±106 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,525 | ±309 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.2% | ±3.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF LOWER HEIDELBERG
GUS Population: 6,829 (2024)
ID: 205286
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY
720 BROWNSVILLE ROAD, SINKING SPRING PA 19008
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GUS Population: 439,117 (2024)
ID: 173716
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
633 COURT ST, READING PA 19601-4300
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Adamstown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Akron, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Reading, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Blandon, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Reading, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Oley, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Leesport, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Bethel, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Denver, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Mohnton, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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European Medical School of Massage
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College Vocational | 3.2 mi away | 2921 Windmill Road Suite 1, Sinking Spring, PA, 19608-1680 |
6106706100
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WERNERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 100 NORTH REBER STREET, WERNERSVILLE, PA, 19565 |
(610) 678-8771
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Berks Career & Technology Center
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College Vocational | 3.9 mi away | 1057 County Road, Leesport, PA, 19533-9112 |
6107437630
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SINKING SPRING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 3940 PENN AVE, SINKING SPRING, PA, 19608 |
(610) 678-4311
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Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute
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College | 4.0 mi away | 2205 Ridgewood Rd, Wyomissing, PA, 19610-1168 |
6103721722
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SPRING TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 78-C COMMERCE DRIVE, WYOMISSING, PA, 19610 |
(610) 373-9888
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
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College | 4.3 mi away | Tulpehocken Road, Reading, PA, 19610-1016 |
6103966000
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WEST LAWN-WYOMISSING HILLS LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 101 WOODSIDE AVENUE, WEST LAWN, PA, 19609 |
(610) 678-4888
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Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
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College | 5.7 mi away | 1025 Old Wyomissing Road, Reading, PA, 19611 |
4846280100
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ROBESONIA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 75-A SOUTH BROOKE ST, ROBESONIA, PA, 19551 |
(610) 693-3264
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BLUE MARSH LAKE, PA US, located 2.6 miles from Lower Heidelberg township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.2° | 19.5° | 28.4° | 3.32" | — |
| February | 39.7° | 20.8° | 30.3° | 2.59" | — |
| March | 48.8° | 28.6° | 38.7° | 3.88" | — |
| April | 61.7° | 38.4° | 50.0° | 3.81" | — |
| May | 71.7° | 48.8° | 60.3° | 3.83" | — |
| June | 80.4° | 58.3° | 69.4° | 4.83" | — |
| July | 85.3° | 63.3° | 74.3° | 5.15" | — |
| August | 83.4° | 61.5° | 72.5° | 4.64" | — |
| September | 76.8° | 53.7° | 65.3° | 5.01" | — |
| October | 64.5° | 42.1° | 53.3° | 4.30" | — |
| November | 52.6° | 32.5° | 42.6° | 3.24" | — |
| December | 42.0° | 25.1° | 33.6° | 3.77" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wernersville borough | Borough | 2.0 mi | — |
| Sinking Spring borough | Borough | 2.4 mi | — |
| Whitfield CDP | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| Springmont CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| West Lawn CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Spring Ridge CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4201144928. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.