City

Berlin, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥5,187Population
💰$59,318Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$145,700Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.2%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,867 (55.2%)
Some College308 (9.1%)
Associates310 (9.2%)
Bachelors338 (10%)
Graduate Degree532 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 55.2%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 9.2%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad55.2%
Some College9.1%
Associates9.2%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,318 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$145,700 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$779/mo
Total Housing Units2,270
Vacant Units234

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
62%
About Berlin, PA

Berlin is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,187 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.4 years.

Economically, Berlin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,318 is below the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Berlin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $779 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Berlin is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.55%).

Berlin, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Berlin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15530 5,187 $59,318 $145,700 $779 3.8% 25.7% 77.1%