Kempton Pennsylvania Map

About Kempton, Pennsylvania

Kempton is a locality in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 148. The population density is 80.1 people per km². Kempton is located at 40.6262°N, 75.8524°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19529.

Kempton rests in a fold of Berks County, where rolling hills begin their ascent toward the Kittatinny Ridge. It lies 19.0 miles west of Allentown, PA (from Allentown, PA: bearing 274°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-east of Hamburg. The land here is a patchwork of cultivated fields and woodlands, the latter a mix of hardwoods and pines that soften the slopes. A palpable quiet often settles over Kempton, especially in the late afternoon when the sun slants low, casting long shadows that stretch from the scattered farmhouses and barns. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant hay, a testament to the agricultural heart that still beats beneath the surface. The Schuylkill River, a vital artery for this region, flows not far to the north, its presence a subtle hum in the background of the landscape. The history of Kempton is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding farmland and the mineral wealth that once defined parts of this county. For generations, families have worked this soil, cultivating crops and raising livestock, a way of life that has shaped the character of Kempton. While the agricultural roots remain strong, the echoes of earlier industries can still be felt, whispers of a time when other resources were drawn from the earth. Today, Kempton maintains its identity as a place where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of the daily life, a gentle cadence that allows for contemplation and a deep connection to the land. The simple beauty of the broad skies above, often painted with the soft hues of dawn and dusk, offers a constant, quiet reminder of the enduring spirit of this corner of Pennsylvania.

About This Kempton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Kempton, 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 Kempton and Berks County.

Detailed location data for Kempton includes the ZIP code (19529), 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 (Kutztown Area 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 Kempton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.