Pomeroy PA Presby PHS503, 1923
Pomeroy’s story
160 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1923.
- 1866Pomeroy is settled
PomeroyPA
A town of 856, settled in 1866.
2 bordering townsMap →
Population
856
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$255K
Census ACS
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
35.8
years
Jobs based here
17
A commuter town
Is Pomeroy a good place to live?
29% of the land in Pomeroy is conserved, against 8.2% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Pomeroy has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
856 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Highland TownshipEast Fallowfield TownshipPomeroy
Nearby attractions
All 222 attractions →USS New Jersey and 154 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Pomeroy. Close and well known come first.
Big draw40 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw38 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw38 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw39 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw38 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw40 mi MuseumLynnewood HallSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Pomeroy: who provides what
Pomeroy is unincorporated, so Chester County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPECO Energy18.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPa American Coatesville water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesChester CountyChester County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereChester County Board of ElectionsChester County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes19320, 19367, 1936519320 71% · 19367 17% · 19365 12%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pomeroy.
Outdoors
Conservation land takes up nearly a quarter of Pomeroy
There are 0.6 miles of trail across 1 park or preserve. Pomeroy’s trail network density is 1.2 miles per square mile, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 0.4 and U.S. towns at 0.4. Parks and preserves locally: one, of 7 acres.
28.7%conserved
28.7%
conserved · 85 of 298 acres
0.6 mi
of trails · 1.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bert Reel Park | 0.3 mi | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
Pomeroy has a very low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
The natural-hazard score from FEMA in Pomeroy is 18 of 100. Expected losses in Pomeroy break down as 58% from inland flooding and 10% from drought.
18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtHurricanes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
With 0.0 jobs for every working resident, most of Pomeroy’s workers commute out
Pomeroy’s typical journey to work is 31 minutes. It had 17 jobs in 2023, down 22 from 2013. The top destinations are Tredyffrin Township (6%), Philadelphia (6%) and West Goshen Township (6%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Pomeroy0%
Tredyffrin Township6%
Philadelphia6%
West Goshen Township6%
Caln Township5%
17 mi
median commute distance
17
jobs based in Pomeroy
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Pomeroy: four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 32 inches of snow, with January nights at 22° and July afternoons at 85°.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–42°
Spring40–62°
Summer62–83°
Fall44–65°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Pomeroy is
In Pomeroy, 11% of adults report frequent physical distress. 20% of Pomeroy adults binge drink.
| Pomeroy | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.5% | 11% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 19% | 19% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
9 better17 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Pomeroy | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.1% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5.5% | 7.4% |
Chester County Hospital
14.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A home in Pomeroy sells for about $284K at the median
The share of households in Pomeroy who are owner-occupiers: 86%.
$284Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pomeroy
16pages on Pomeroy
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Pomeroy
Lincoln UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Lincoln University11.1 mi$12,512 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Pomeroy residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Pomeroy for work
Where Pomeroy’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
17jobs based in Pomeroy
0%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Pomeroy
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Pomeroy is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 401 at the 2010 census. It was once the northern terminus of the Pomeroy and Newark Railroad until passenger service was terminated in 1928.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 484 ft
- ZIP code
- 19367
Questions about Pomeroy
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pomeroy, PA a good place to live?
Pomeroy has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.