How long is the commute from South Heidelberg Township, PA?

Name: Commute and cars in South Heidelberg Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in South Heidelberg Township, PA take an average of 25.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

80.5% of workers drive alone to work.

0.7% take public transportation.

0.2% of workers walk to work.

12.8% work from home.

1.7% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 25.2 minutes (±1.9)
Public transportation: 0.7%
Work from home: 12.8%
Households without a car: 1.7%

How people in South Heidelberg Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	South Heidelberg Township	Berks County	Pennsylvania	United States
Drove alone	80.5% (±5.0 points)	73.5%	68.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	5.3% (±3.3 points)	9.0%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.7% (±0.8 points)	1.0%	3.6%	3.2%
Walked	0.2% (±0.8 points)	2.5%	3.3%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.4% (±0.5 points)	2.1%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	12.8% (±3.3 points)	11.9%	15.6%	15.1%

In South Heidelberg Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Berks County (25.4 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In South Heidelberg Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Berks County (1.0%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Berks County, South Heidelberg Township ranks 43 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1504 of 2,548.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in South Heidelberg Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	South Heidelberg Township	Berks County	Pennsylvania	United States
No vehicle	1.7% (±1.4 points)	8.7%	10.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	23.4% (±5.8 points)	30.6%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	37.8% (±8.1 points)	36.1%	35.9%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	37.2% (±9.1 points)	24.6%	18.6%	21.9%

In South Heidelberg Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Berks County (8.7%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in South Heidelberg Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	South Heidelberg Township	Berks County	Pennsylvania	United States
Workers working from home	12.8% (±3.3 points)	11.9% (±0.6 points)	15.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	92.2% (±4.8 points)	93.3% (±0.5 points)	93.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	90.7% (±4.8 points)	89.6% (±0.6 points)	89.7% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In South Heidelberg Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Berks County (89.6%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (89.7%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near South Heidelberg Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Heidelberg Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
South Heidelberg Township	—	25.2 minutes (±1.9)	—
Wernersville	1.6 mi	23.8 minutes (±2.4)	Not measurably different
Reinholds	3.1 mi	23.1 minutes (±3.5)	Not measurably different
Robesonia	3.4 mi	28.6 minutes (±5.6)	Not measurably different
Spring Township (Berks County)	3.5 mi	23.6 minutes (±1.9)	Not measurably different
Lower Heidelberg Township	3.5 mi	31.2 minutes (±6.3)	Not measurably different
Sinking Spring	4.1 mi	23.2 minutes (±3.0)	Not measurably different
West Cocalico Township	4.7 mi	22.2 minutes (±1.9)	Lower
Adamstown	4.9 mi	21.0 minutes (±2.2)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Cocalico Township, PA (22.2 minutes), Adamstown, PA (21.0 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Berks County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
37	Centerport	26.4 minutes (±3.9)
38	Centre Township (Berks County)	26.1 minutes (±3.4)
39	Laureldale	26.0 minutes (±7.7)
40	Lenhartsville	25.4 minutes (±3.2)
41	Longswamp Township	25.3 minutes (±3.2)
42 (tie)	Exeter Township (Berks County)	25.2 minutes (±1.5)
42 (tie)	South Heidelberg Township	25.2 minutes (±1.9)
44	New Morgan	25.0 minutes (±5.8)
45	Marion Township (Berks County)	24.6 minutes (±2.8)
46 (tie)	Shoemakersville	24.5 minutes (±3.1)
46 (tie)	Brecknock Township (Berks County)	24.5 minutes (±2.6)
48 (tie)	Bechtelsville	24.4 minutes (±2.6)
48 (tie)	Fleetwood	24.4 minutes (±3.1)

Showing 13 of 72 places in Berks 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 South Heidelberg Township

How long is the average commute in South Heidelberg Township?

Workers who live in South Heidelberg Township, PA take an average of 25.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in South Heidelberg Township without a car?

1.7% of households in South Heidelberg Township have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in South Heidelberg Township?

12.8% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in South Heidelberg Township worked from home, and 90.7% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM

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