Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania

Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
Penn Avenue in the commercial district
Location in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Sinking Spring
Location in Pennsylvania
Sinking Spring
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40°19′29″N 76°01′21″W / 40.32472°N 76.02250°W / 40.32472; -76.02250
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
IncorporatedMarch 13, 1913
Government
  MayorGary Cirulli
Area
  Total
1.24 sq mi (3.22 km2)
  Land1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
338 ft (103 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
4,286
  Density3,453.67/sq mi (1,333.80/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
19608
Area code(s)610 & 484
Websitewww.co.berks.pa.us/Muni/SinkingSpring/Pages/default.aspx

Sinking Spring is a borough that is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,286 at the time of the 2020 census.

The borough's name was derived from a spring that was located in the center of town. The water in this spring would sink into the ground from time to time, giving the illusion that it had disappeared. The Sinking Spring area is served by the Wilson School District.