| ZIP Code | 19539 |
|---|---|
| City | Mertztown |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Berks County |
| Area Code | 484/610/835 |
| Elevation | 648 ft |
| Latitude | 40.496313 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.683558 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 2.2% ▼ 78% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.0% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,008 (34.4%) |
| Some College | 312 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 343 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 416 (14.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 842 (28.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,694 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 61% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $264,300 ≈ Avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $975/mo ↓ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,607 |
| Vacant Units | 16 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,607 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 16 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
ZIP code 19539 is located in Mertztown, Pennsylvania, within Berks County. With a population of 4,112, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.8 years. Economically, 19539 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,694 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 19539 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $264,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $975 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 19539 is primarily White (95.06%). Residents are well-educated — 43.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.2%. Household income has grown by 61% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 19539 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 19539 in Mertztown, PA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,112 residents, a median household income of $102,694, and a median home value of $264,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.