Montgomery County, PA

WHITPAIN TOWNSHIP 960 WENTZ ROAD BLUE BELL, PA 19422 610-277-2400 www.whitpaintownship.org 2000 POPULATION: 18,562 2005 POPULATION EST.: 18,970 2000 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $88,933 2000 TOTAL HOUSING UNITS: 7,305 2002 MEDIAN RESIDENTIAL HOME PRICE: $337,500 GOVERNMENT: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AREA: 12.81 SQUARE MILES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT: WISSAHICKON SCHOOL DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT: 61ST, 148TH STATE SENATORIAL DISTRICT: 44TH U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: 13TH DISTRICT JUSTICE: 38-1-21 #653 Blue Bell West,  Skippack Pike Blue Bell PA 19422-1793 215-646-8201/8202 AREA HOSPITALS: Mercy Suburban Hospital Montgomery Hospital LIBRARY: Wissahickon Valley Public Library CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: King of Prussia

Whitpain Township was established in 1701, and is one of the oldest municipalities in the county. Even up to the turn of the twentieth century, the township was covered mostly by rich farmland. However, an increase in residential areas was noticeable by the 1930s. The most visible increase in population started in the late 1950s and is still continuing today. Today, the township is known for its large executive-style homes, major business parks, small community shopping facilities, small businesses, and the Montgomery County Community College. Major roadways pass through the township giving residents good access to other areas of Montgomery County such as Greater Norristown and the North Penn area. The most recognizable portions of the township are Blue Bell and Center Square, which, by the way, have the same zip code. PUBLIC SERVICES: North of Morris Road, public water and sewer facilities are limited. The remainder of the township is serviced by public water and sewer facilities. A full-time police force serves the township. Fire protection is provided by volunteer companies. Residential trash disposal is provided by three haulers who are licensed by the township. RECREATION: Facilities include athletic fields and a variety of programs under the direction of the Township Park and Recreation Board. Little League programs are run by private organizations in cooperation with the township. For more information on what is available, please call 610-277-2400. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: SEPTA bus routes connect the township with the Norristown Transportation Center and Philadelphia. SHOPPING: Community and specialty shopping facilities are located in the township. The nearest major shopping malls are the Montgomery Mall and the Plymouth Meeting Mall.