Nottingham, Pennsylvania
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyChester
TownshipEast Nottingham, West Nottingham
Unit prefImperial
Area total8.42 km²
Area land8.38 km²
Area water0.03 km²
Population as of2020
Population total1260
Population density150.28 km²
Time zoneEastern (EST) (UTC-5)
Time zone (DST)EDT (UTC-4)
Coordinates39°44′55″N 76°1′7″W
ZIP code19362
Area codes610 and 484
FIPS code42-55704
Area total3.25 sq mi
Area land3.24 sq mi
Area water0.01 sq mi
Population density389.25 sq mi

Nottingham is an unincorporated community and census-designated place that is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The CDP is divided between East Nottingham Township and West Nottingham Township.[1]

History and notable features

It is home to the 651-acre Nottingham County Park, a serpentine barrens that is listed as a National Natural Landmark.[2]

A Herr's plant, which was founded in 1946, is also located in the community.[3]

The U.S. Post Office for Nottingham is located on Baltimore Pike.[4]

Geography

The center of the community is located at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Pennsylvania Route 272, near the border with East Nottingham Township and a short distance north of the Maryland border.

Demographics

As of 2020, this CDP had a population of 1,260.[5]

Education

It is in the Oxford Area School District.[6]

References

  1. ^ Geography Division (April 9, 2021). 2020 Census - Census Block Map: Nottingham CDP, PA. Suitland, Maryland: U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
  2. ^ "Nottingham County Park". Chester County, Pennsylvania. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
  3. ^ Barber, Chris (2012-04-06). "Jim Herr, founder of Herr Foods, dead at age 88". Main Line Media News. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
  4. ^ "Nottingham Post Office". usps post offices.com. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
  5. ^ "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau.
  6. ^ Geography Division (2021-01-14). 2020 Census - School District Reference Map: Chester County, PA. Suitland, Maryland: U.S. Census Bureau. Archived October 9, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2026-02-19. - Text list