City

Bethel, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Berks County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,744Population
💰$105,903Median HH Income▲ 39% above avg
🎂34.6Median Age
🏠$279,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 6.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.2%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian0.2%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
14%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.05
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (1.4%)
HS Graduate897 (46%)
Some College265 (13.6%)
Associates157 (8.1%)
Bachelors247 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree355 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 46%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad46.0%
Some College13.6%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,903 ▲ 39% above avg
Median Home Value$279,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,026/mo
Total Housing Units1,373
Vacant Units144

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Bethel, PA

Bethel is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Berks County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,744 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.6 years.

Economically, Bethel is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,903 is above the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bethel is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $279,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,026 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bethel is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bethel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19507 3,744 $105,903 $279,600 $1,026 3.8% 30.9% 83.5%