Hereford Pennsylvania Map

About Hereford, Pennsylvania

Hereford is a locality in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,600. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Hereford is located at 40.4493°N, 75.5521°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18056.

Hereford unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape softened by the persistent embrace of fertile soil. It lies 11.5 miles south-south-west of Allentown, PA (from Allentown, PA: bearing 196°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-south-west of Emmaus. The land here breathes with the quiet dignity of agriculture, its contours a testament to generations of careful tending. Broad fields, painted in shades of emerald and gold depending on the season, stretch towards a sky that often holds a luminous, pearly quality, especially in the late afternoon. Stone farmhouses, their foundations sunk deep into the earth, stand as silent sentinels, their aged walls absorbing the slow, steady rhythm of the days. The air carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant hay, a fragrance that speaks of a grounded existence, a life lived in close communion with the turning seasons. The history of Hereford is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they cultivate. This corner of Berks County, long shaped by farming, retains a strong connection to its agricultural roots, with many families continuing traditions passed down through generations. The local economy, while diversified, still finds its pulse in the bounty of the surrounding farms, from the corn that rustles in the breeze to the livestock that graze in the pastures. Small businesses, run by neighbors and friends, form the heart of Hereford's commercial life, fostering a sense of community that is palpable in the friendly greetings exchanged on the street. The nearby waterways, often quiet streams that meander through the countryside, offer moments of serene beauty, reflecting the clear Pennsylvania sky and adding a gentle melody to the enduring character of Hereford.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hereford, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hereford and Berks County.

Detailed location data for Hereford includes the ZIP code (18056), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Berks County (Reading), and school district assignment (Upper Perkiomen 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 Hereford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.