How are homes heated in South Heidelberg Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in South Heidelberg Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Heidelberg Township, used by 31.9% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

22.6% heat with electricity.

25.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 31.9% (±6.8 points)
Electricity: 22.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 25.8%

Heating fuel in South Heidelberg Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	South Heidelberg Township	Berks County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	31.9% (±6.8 points)	42.3%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	25.8% (±11.5 points)	22.9%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	22.6% (±6.8 points)	22.9%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	8.7% (±4.2 points)	7.0%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	6.0% (±4.0 points)	2.7%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.3% (±0.4 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.4% (±0.5 points)	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.9% (±4.5 points)	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.3% (±1.1 points)	0.5%	0.5%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In South Heidelberg Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Berks County (22.9%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In South Heidelberg Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Berks County (22.9%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (25.3%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near South Heidelberg Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Heidelberg Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
South Heidelberg Township	—	22.6% (±6.8 points)	—
Wernersville	1.6 mi	30.2% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different
Reinholds	3.1 mi	27.8% (±13.3 points)	Not measurably different
Robesonia	3.4 mi	45.7% (±9.1 points)	Higher
Spring Township (Berks County)	3.5 mi	17.1% (±2.8 points)	Not measurably different
Lower Heidelberg Township	3.5 mi	21.0% (±8.8 points)	Not measurably different
Sinking Spring	4.1 mi	23.1% (±7.6 points)	Not measurably different
West Cocalico Township	4.7 mi	27.3% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
Adamstown	4.9 mi	28.0% (±8.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Robesonia, PA (45.7%).

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

Homes heated by fuel oil across Berks County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
40	Union Township (Berks County)	30.7% (±7.7 points)
41	Maxatawny Township	29.7% (±7.6 points)
42	Leesport	29.0% (±6.6 points)
43	Kenhorst	28.9% (±9.9 points)
44 (tie)	Kutztown	27.4% (±8.4 points)
44 (tie)	Marion Township (Berks County)	27.4% (±8.1 points)
46	South Heidelberg Township	25.8% (±11.5 points)
47	Hereford Township	24.9% (±11.7 points)
48	Wernersville	23.4% (±13.0 points)
49	Fleetwood	23.2% (±6.5 points)
50	Shillington	22.5% (±7.4 points)
51	Robesonia	22.0% (±7.6 points)
52	Ontelaunee Township	21.0% (±6.8 points)

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

What is the most common way to heat a home in South Heidelberg Township?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Heidelberg Township, used by 31.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in South Heidelberg Township heat with oil?

25.8% (±11.5 points) of occupied homes in South Heidelberg Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in South Heidelberg Township have electric heat?

22.6% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes in South Heidelberg Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Heidelberg township, Berks County, Pennsylvania

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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