Hatfield at a glance
Hatfield is two places in one: Hatfield Borough, a small town of about 3,500 people formed in 1898, and Hatfield Township, about 18,600 people, which surrounds it. Both are in the North Penn School District, and the township has three train stations on the Lansdale/Doylestown Line. In ZIP 19440, Zillow’s typical single-family home value was about $497,000 in August 2026.
Hatfield Township was founded in 1742, and the railroad arrived on July 7, 1857.
Schools
Hatfield Borough and Hatfield Township are in the North Penn School District. Elementary schools in the township include Hatfield Elementary and A.M. Kulp Elementary, and high school students attend North Penn High School in Towamencin Township.
The Hatfield ZIP code reaches beyond Hatfield itself: about a quarter of ZIP 19440 is in Hilltown Township, Bucks County, which is mostly in the Pennridge School District. Confirm the district for any Hatfield address.
Daily life
- The borough’s downtown sits around Broad and Main Streets.
- Hatfield Community Park and Aquatic Center, about 25.6 acres, was built in 1965 by the borough and township together and has a pool, a dog park, and pickleball courts.
- Trails: the township has more than 100 acres of parks, including the Liberty Bell Trail and Chestnut Street Trail.
- Employers: Clemens Food Group, founded in 1895, has its headquarters in Hatfield.
Homes and prices
Hatfield’s housing is mostly single-family homes; according to the Census Bureau’s survey, about 31 percent of housing in the ZIP code is in multifamily buildings. In ZIP 19440, Zillow’s typical single-family home value was about $497,000 in August 2026, up about 2 percent over the year. Across all home types, the least expensive third of homes was valued at about $387,000 and the most expensive third at about $646,000.
Getting around
- Train: Colmar (about 288 parking spaces), Fortuna, and Link Belt (weekdays only) stations on SEPTA’s Lansdale/Doylestown Line are in Hatfield Township.
- By car: Routes 309, 63, and 463 cross the area, and the Turnpike’s Lansdale interchange (Exit 31) is southwest of town. Lansdale is about 8 minutes away, Blue Bell about 23 minutes, and Center City about 48 minutes without traffic.
Things to know before you buy
- Borough or township. Taxes and services differ, though the school district is the same.
- Bucks County addresses in ZIP 19440 carry a different county, school district, and tax system.
- School taxes: North Penn’s 2026-27 rate is 33.3280 mills, up about 3.5 percent.
- Transfer tax totals the usual 2 percent.
Working with Karen in Hatfield
Karen Langsfeld works with buyers and sellers across the North Penn area. In Hatfield, she helps buyers sort out the municipality, county, and school district for each home, and helps sellers price against the sales that truly compare.
Reach Karen directly at (215) 495-2914 or through the contact page.