Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania Map

About Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania

Bala Cynwyd is a locality in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 10,227. The population density is 1622.8 people per km². Bala Cynwyd is located at 40.0076°N, 75.2341°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19004.

Bala Cynwyd unfolds across rolling hills, a verdant embrace where mature trees cast dappled shadows on well-kept streets. It lies 1.1 miles north-east of Lower Merion, PA (from Lower Merion, PA: bearing 53°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north-west of Philadelphia. The air here, especially on a humid summer evening, carries the faint, sweet scent of cut grass mingled with the distant hum of traffic from the nearby Schuylkill Expressway, a constant, low thrum beneath the chirping of unseen crickets. Residential streets, lined with a mix of grander stone homes and more modest clapboards, wind their way through the landscape, hinting at the gentle undulations of the land that define Bala Cynwyd's character. Small, manicured parks offer pockets of green respite, their quietude a marked contrast to the energetic flow of the thoroughfares that connect it to the wider world. The history of Bala Cynwyd is deeply entwined with the Welsh immigrants who first settled these lands, their heritage still echoed in the very name of the place. This legacy shaped the early development of the area, fostering a community built on diligent work and a certain quiet pride. Today, Bala Cynwyd thrives as a vibrant hub for commerce and culture, its local economy bolstered by a strong presence of professional services and thriving retail centers, particularly along its bustling main arteries. The presence of the Cynwyd Station, a key stop on the SEPTA Regional Rail, underscores its connectivity and the daily rhythm of its residents commuting to and from the heart of Philadelphia. Educational institutions nearby contribute to the intellectual vibrancy, drawing students and faculty who add to the diverse tapestry of life within Bala Cynwyd.

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Detailed location data for Bala Cynwyd includes the ZIP code (19004), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Montgomery County (Norristown), and school district assignment (Lower Merion School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bala Cynwyd is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.