City

Bechtelsville, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Berks County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,038Population
💰$96,464Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂58.6Median Age
🏠$298,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 2.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.1%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic1.1%
Black2.8%
Asian0.5%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
3%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
26%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.1%)
HS Graduate966 (43.2%)
Some College351 (15.7%)
Associates245 (11%)
Bachelors196 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree476 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College15.7%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,464 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$298,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,147/mo
Total Housing Units1,441
Vacant Units26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
38%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
63%
About Bechtelsville, PA

Bechtelsville is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Berks County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,038 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.6 years.

Economically, Bechtelsville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,464 is above the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bechtelsville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $298,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,147 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bechtelsville is moderately educated. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.99%).

Bechtelsville, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Bechtelsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19505 3,038 $96,464 $298,800 $1,147 5.0% 30.0% 78.2%