| ZIP Code | 19543 |
|---|---|
| City | Morgantown |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Berks County |
| Area Code | 610/835 |
| Elevation | 719 ft |
| Latitude | 40.175621 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.894981 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.08 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.1% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 17 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,020 (27.2%) |
| Some College | 311 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 452 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 398 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,558 (41.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $111,917 ▲ 47% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $335,200 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,273/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,075 |
| Vacant Units | 85 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.08 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,075 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 85 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.08 |
ZIP code 19543 is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, within Berks County. With a population of 6,172, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.6 years. Economically, 19543 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $111,917 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 19543 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $335,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,273 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 19543 is primarily White (92.35%). Residents are well-educated — 52.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 19543 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 19543 in Morgantown, PA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,172 residents, a median household income of $111,917, and a median home value of $335,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.