Springfield Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Springfield Township,
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Municipal Building
Municipal Building
Location in Delaware County and the state of Pennsylvania.
Location in Delaware County and
the state of Pennsylvania.
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
Coordinates: 39°56′00″N 75°19′59″W / 39.93333°N 75.33306°W / 39.93333; -75.33306
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyDelaware
Founded1686
Area
 • Total
6.34 sq mi (16.42 km2)
 • Land6.32 sq mi (16.37 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
243 ft (74 m)
Population
 • Total
25,070
 • Estimate 
(2022)[3]
24,842
 • Density3,966.14/sq mi (1,531.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
19064
Area code(s)610 and 484
FIPS code42-045-73032
GNIS feature ID1216391
Websitewww.springfielddelco.org

Springfield Township, or simply Springfield, is a township in Delaware County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The population was 25,070 at the 2020 census.[2] Springfield is a suburb of Philadelphia, located about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of the city. It became famous due to the American Animated TV Sitcom "The Simpsons"

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "QuickFacts: Springfield township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  3. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 13, 2024.