Housing data for West Penn Township, PA
West Penn Township, PA has an estimated 4,451 residents and 2,176 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Schuylkill County.
14.0% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $830 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+3.2%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 4,451 (±16)
- Housing units
- 2,176 (±162)
- Households that rent
- 14.0%
- Median gross rent
- $830
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +3.2%
What stands out in West Penn Township
Renters paying 30% or more of income: 0.0% (±27.7 points) in West Penn Township, lower than in Schuylkill County (42.2%).
Median real estate taxes: $3,459 (±$646) in West Penn Township, higher than in Schuylkill County ($2,140).
Median home value: $234,300 (±$28,648) in West Penn Township, higher than in Schuylkill County ($153,000).
Households without a vehicle: 0.8% (±1.2 points) in West Penn Township, lower than in Schuylkill County (8.0%).
- Property taxes in West Penn Township
- Home values in West Penn Township
- Commute and cars in West Penn Township
Housing in West Penn Township at a glance
- Median rent: $830 median gross rent a month
- Rent burden: 0.0% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 14.0% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $71,977 median household income
- Home values: $234,300 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,659 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,459 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 1.7% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 69.8% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 49.3% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 18.5% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 39.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene
- Commute and cars: 31.8 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +3.2% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 12.1% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 0.8% of homes have more than 1 person per room
West Penn Township against Schuylkill County, its state and the nation
| West Penn Township | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,451 (±16) | 143,558 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,176 (±162) | 67,295 (±128) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 14.0% (±8.7 points) | 23.9% (±1.2 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $830 (±$53) | $876 (±$24) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $71,977 (±$13,326) | $68,313 (±$1,387) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $234,300 (±$28,648) | $153,000 (±$3,473) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,459 (±$646) | $2,140 (±$67) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 49.3% (±12.4 points) | 78.7% (±2.0 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 31.8 minutes (±4.2) | 27.3 minutes (±0.8) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 90.0% (±4.7 points) | 86.7% (±0.9 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 56.0 years (±4.3) | 43.7 years (±0.2) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
West Penn Township covers 57.8 square miles of land, about 77 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How West Penn Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,314 (±19) | 4,451 (±16) | +3.2% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 2,140 (±118) | 2,176 (±162) | +1.7% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $784 (±$42) | $830 (±$53) | +5.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $187,000 (±$10,388) | $234,300 (±$28,648) | +25.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $63,647 (±$7,200) | $71,977 (±$13,326) | +13.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,336 (±$283) | $1,659 (±$250) | +24.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,766 (±$416) | $3,459 (±$646) | +25.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 14.7% (±5.0 points) | 14.0% (±8.7 points) | −0.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | 18.5% (±27.9 points) | +18.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in West Penn Township
In 2025, the West Penn Township Police Department reported 0 violent and 239 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
ZIP codes in West Penn Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18211 | 96% | 1,207 | — | $240,400 | $78,806 |
| 17960 | 45% | 4,264 | $897 | $231,300 | $73,281 |
| 18252 | 22% | 11,024 | $977 | $156,300 | $65,257 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near West Penn Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamaqua | 5.3 mi | $996 | $83,700 | 50.0% |
| Summit Hill | 5.8 mi | $1,279 | $99,700 | 18.5% |
| Coaldale (Schuylkill County) | 5.9 mi | $843 | $83,100 | 31.2% |
| Lansford | 6.3 mi | $922 | $55,800 | 48.0% |
| Mahoning Township (Carbon County) | 7.1 mi | $1,155 | $241,300 | 13.5% |
| Lynn Township | 7.1 mi | $1,179 | $305,100 | 17.4% |
| Walker Township (Schuylkill County) | 7.2 mi | $1,067 | $234,200 | 12.8% |
| East Brunswick Township | 7.3 mi | $1,052 | $337,000 | 11.3% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like West Penn Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cogan House Township | $790 | $214,100 | $75,833 | 15.5% |
| Deerfield Township (Tioga County) | $925 | $208,900 | $77,778 | 15.2% |
| Irwin Township | $858 | $190,500 | $69,231 | 17.8% |
| Oakland Township (Butler County) | $788 | $223,800 | $74,318 | 20.7% |
| Smithfield Township (Bradford County) | $861 | $207,600 | $77,500 | 12.6% |
| Cascade Township | $792 | $215,600 | $70,417 | 8.2% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Pennsylvania.
HUD Fair Market Rent for West Penn Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $744 | $816 | $1,068 | $1,392 | $1,443 |
HUD income limits for West Penn Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,100 | $30,200 | $48,300 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,500 | $55,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,800 | $62,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,100 | $68,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,550 | $74,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $53,450 | $85,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,900 | $91,050 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Schuylkill County, PA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $85,600.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Penn Township
What is the average rent in West Penn Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in West Penn Township is $830 (±$53) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
What is the median household income in West Penn Township?
The median household income in West Penn Township is $71,977 (±$13,326) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in West Penn Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $234,300 (±$28,648) for owner-occupied homes in West Penn Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in West Penn Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in West Penn Township, PA is $1,659 (±$250) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in West Penn Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in West Penn Township, PA is $3,459 (±$646) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in West Penn Township?
West Penn Township, PA has an estimated 2,176 (±162) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is West Penn Township growing?
In West Penn Township, the number of residents went from 4,314 in 2015–2019 to 4,451 in 2020–2024 (+3.2%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in West Penn Township?
The ZIP codes that cover West Penn Township are 18211, 17960, 18252.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Penn township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Penn township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Penn township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Penn township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Penn township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Penn township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Penn township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Schuylkill County, PA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Schuylkill County, PA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: West Penn Township Police Department (ORI PA0544300)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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 West Penn township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:83792, in state:42 county:107).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .