City

Berwick, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbia County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥18,985Population
💰$55,969Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$164,500Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 2.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic4.5%
Black2.7%
Asian0.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma311 (2.4%)
HS Graduate5,946 (45.7%)
Some College1,320 (10.2%)
Associates1,734 (13.3%)
Bachelors1,202 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree2,485 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 45.7%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad45.7%
Some College10.2%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,969 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$164,500 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$789/mo
Total Housing Units9,235
Vacant Units899

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
60%
About Berwick, PA

Berwick is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Columbia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,985 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Berwick is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,969 is below the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Berwick is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $789 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Berwick is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Berwick
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18603 18,985 $55,969 $164,500 $789 4.8% 28.4% 72.4%