About the Borough

Approximately 5,200 people live in Collegeville Borough and 40,000 in the Collegeville region (the 19426 zip code). Close to 100,000 people live within a 5-mile radius.  The borough is on an area of 1.6 square miles.

The Borough of Collegeville is home to Ursinus College, a private, Liberal Arts College with 1,600 undergraduate students and 500 staff. 

The Borough of Collegeville retains the charm and hospitality of a small town. Together with the region we offer numerous amenities for families and businesses:

  • Annual Memorial Day and Halloween Parades
  • Multiple community park events and activities
  • Town and gown events on the Ursinus campus
  • Highly walkable community. Look for 5K running and car show fundraisers on borough streets
  • Local and county historical sites and events
  • Perkiomen Trail, a regional bike and walking trail
  • County parks, including Norristown Farm Park, Green Lane Park and the Mill Grove Audubon Center
  • Evansburg State Park
  • Libraries and more
  • Read our Wildlife Statement

We are one of the safest communities in Montgomery County and the state. The Borough maintains its own police department. The Collegeville Police Department (CPD) serves the residents, businesses, and the Ursinus College Campus. They provide assistance to departments in local municipalities who in turn provide assistance to them.

The Collegeville region has experienced rapid growth and affluence for decades.

The education, high tech and health care industries continue to bring well-paying jobs to the area. Located within a few miles of the borough are:

  • Pharmaceutical companies’ global campus & research and development facility,
  • The administrative facility for a major medical lab company
  • Investment firms
  • Major shopping areas & movie theaters
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