What kinds of homes are in Pen Argyl, PA?
Pen Argyl, PA has 1,566 (±146) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 1,167 homes per square mile of land.
42.4% are detached single-family houses.
13.8% are in buildings of two to four units.
3.3% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 1,566 (±146)
- Detached houses
- 42.4%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 13.8%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 3.3%
Homes in Pen Argyl by building size
| Building type | Pen Argyl | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 42.4% (±9.3 points) | 58.1% | 56.6% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 39.7% (±8.7 points) | 20.0% | 18.8% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 8.9% (±4.8 points) | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 4.9% (±3.8 points) | 4.3% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 2.9% (±3.1 points) | 3.3% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 0.4% (±0.9 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 5.2% | 7.0% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 2.5% | 3.5% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
In Pen Argyl, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is lower than in Northampton County (10.9%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (12.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Pen Argyl
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pen Argyl | — | 3.3% (±3.9 points) | — |
| Roseto | 1.9 mi | 3.7% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wind Gap | 2.3 mi | 24.7% (±8.0 points) | Higher |
| Bangor | 2.4 mi | 14.3% (±5.5 points) | Higher |
| Plainfield Township | 3.4 mi | 0.6% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Northampton County) | 3.5 mi | 7.1% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Bangor | 3.6 mi | 7.4% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Monroe County) | 4.9 mi | 3.2% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ross Township (Monroe County) | 5.7 mi | 2.1% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wind Gap, PA (24.7%), Bangor, PA (14.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Northampton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Allen Township | 6.7% (±4.5 points) |
| 18 | Freemansburg | 6.2% (±5.1 points) |
| 19 | Portland | 5.2% (±15.3 points) |
| 20 | Forks Township (Northampton County) | 4.0% (±2.9 points) |
| 21 | Roseto | 3.7% (±5.5 points) |
| 22 | Walnutport | 3.4% (±4.8 points) |
| 23 | Pen Argyl | 3.3% (±3.9 points) |
| 24 | Stockertown | 2.5% (±14.3 points) |
| 25 | Lower Saucon Township | 2.3% (±1.8 points) |
| 26 | Upper Nazareth Township | 1.6% (±2.1 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Chapman | 1.5% (±50.6 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Tatamy | 1.5% (±9.9 points) |
| 29 | Bushkill Township | 1.0% (±1.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Northampton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Pen Argyl
How many homes are in Pen Argyl?
Pen Argyl, PA has an estimated 1,566 (±146) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Pen Argyl houses or apartments?
42.4% are detached houses and 39.7% attached houses, while 17.1% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Pen Argyl?
13.8% of homes in Pen Argyl are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Pen Argyl borough, Pennsylvania (place:58696, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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