Reiffton Pennsylvania Map

About Reiffton, Pennsylvania

Reiffton is a locality in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,575. The population density is 832.1 people per km². Reiffton is located at 40.3198°N, 75.8735°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19606.

Reiffton unfolds as a quiet corner of Berks County, where the land dips and rises with a gentle persistence, a reflection of the rolling hills that define this part of Pennsylvania. It lies 3.0 miles east-south-east of Reading, PA (from Reading, PA: bearing 111°T), and is situated 4.9 miles east of Wyomissing. Here, the Schuylkill River, a silver thread in the landscape, has etched its course, its presence felt in the humid air that often hangs heavy on summer afternoons and the cool, damp scent of soil after a spring rain. The terrain, a blend of wooded slopes and cleared fields, suggests a history of human hands working the earth, shaping fields from dense forest and coaxing life from the fertile soil. The houses, many built of stone or weathered clapboard, seem to emerge organically from the landscape, their colors softened by the sun and the passing years, giving Reiffton a settled, enduring character. The economic pulse of Reiffton, once tied to the industries that sprung up along the Schuylkill, now beats with a quieter, more diversified rhythm. The echoes of its past, perhaps the clatter of machinery or the murmur of workers, still linger in the air, a subtle reminder of the mills and factories that once dominated its skyline. Today, the land itself remains a vital asset, with farms still dotting the periphery, their crops a testament to the enduring agricultural spirit of the region. The local character is one of pragmatism and resilience, a community that has weathered economic shifts and environmental changes, finding its strength in the quiet continuity of daily life and the enduring beauty of its natural surroundings.

About This Reiffton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Reiffton, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.319815, -75.873536. 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 Reiffton and Berks County.

Detailed location data for Reiffton includes the ZIP code (19606), 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 (Exeter Township 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 Reiffton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.