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The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.26. In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 15.8% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males.
Springtown's post office opened in 1875. Springtown was incorporated in 1884. Population growth slowed during and after the Great Depression, but resumed after 1960 due to commuters to and from Fort Worth. [4] Springtown was the site of College Hill Institute. The school was chartered by the State of Texas in 1884.
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Springtown has two churches, and is home to the Springtown Inn. The village has its own post office, with the ZIP code 18081. Surrounding areas use the Coopersburg ZIP code of 18036 and the Hellertown ZIP code of 18055. [2] [3] Springtown's 346 telephone exchange is in Area Code 610. [4]
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