How long is the commute from Whitfield, PA?
Workers who live in Whitfield, PA take an average of 24.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
18.3% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.1 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 18.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Whitfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Whitfield | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.4% (±5.3 points) | 73.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.3% (±2.6 points) | 9.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±2.0 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±2.0 points) | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.3% (±4.9 points) | 11.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Whitfield, 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 Whitfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Berks County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Berks County, Whitfield ranks 13 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 225 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Whitfield
| Vehicles available | Whitfield | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±3.6 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.7% (±6.0 points) | 30.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.5% (±9.3 points) | 36.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.7% (±7.7 points) | 24.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Whitfield, 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 Whitfield
| Whitfield | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.3% (±4.9 points) | 11.9% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±2.5 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.4% (±2.5 points) | 89.6% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Whitfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Berks County (89.6%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Whitfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitfield | — | 24.1 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Springmont | 0.5 mi | 19.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| West Lawn | 0.8 mi | 20.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| West Wyomissing | 1.1 mi | 21.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sinking Spring | 1.1 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Park | 1.7 mi | 24.9 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Colony Park | 1.7 mi | 29.9 minutes (±17.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wyomissing | 2.1 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Heidelberg Township | 2.7 mi | 31.2 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Lorane | 27.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Pennside | 27.5 minutes (±5.2) |
| 9 | Jacksonwald | 26.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 10 | Reiffton | 25.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 11 | Lincoln Park | 24.9 minutes (±6.6) |
| 12 | West Hamburg | 24.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 13 | Whitfield | 24.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 14 | Flying Hills | 23.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 15 | Riverview Park | 22.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 16 | Hyde Park (community) | 22.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 17 | Temple | 21.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 18 | West Wyomissing | 21.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 19 | Stony Creek Mills | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Berks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Whitfield is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Spring Township (Berks County), whose figures include it.
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 Whitfield
How long is the average commute in Whitfield?
Workers who live in Whitfield, PA take an average of 24.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Whitfield without a car?
4.1% of households in Whitfield have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Whitfield?
18.3% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Whitfield worked from home, and 96.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitfield CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitfield CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitfield CDP, Pennsylvania
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 Whitfield CDP, Pennsylvania (place:84856, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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