Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 11.4% ▲ 14% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4,294 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 101,276 (38%) |
| Some College | 29,391 (11%) |
| Associates | 27,568 (10.3%) |
| Bachelors | 26,972 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 77,130 (28.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,120 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,461 ▼ 19% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,204/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 170,271 |
| Vacant Units | 9,366 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Berks County is located in Pennsylvania and encompasses 53 ZIP codes spanning 42 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 427,981 residents. With a median age of 40.11, it is a middle-aged county.
Berks County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $80,120 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Berks County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $225,461 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,204. Homeownership rates are high at 70.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Berks County are majority White (67.69%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Berks County, PA is a middle-income area in Pennsylvania. The 53 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19503 | Bally | 1,114 | $75,625 | $232,700 | $1,220 | 1.7% | 37.1% |
| 19504 | Barto | 5,327 | $100,882 | $345,800 | $1,063 | 2.2% | 44.1% |
| 19505 | Bechtelsville | 3,038 | $96,464 | $298,800 | $1,147 | 5.0% | 30.0% |
| 19506 | Bernville | 7,042 | $101,130 | $302,100 | $1,152 | 3.4% | 38.6% |
| 19507 | Bethel | 3,744 | $105,903 | $279,600 | $1,026 | 3.8% | 30.9% |
| 19508 | Birdsboro | 15,066 | $83,409 | $242,100 | $1,108 | 3.9% | 38.9% |
| 19510 | Blandon | 8,134 | $117,216 | $272,500 | $1,149 | 2.7% | 44.4% |
| 19512 | Boyertown | 15,420 | $76,036 | $247,500 | $1,146 | 3.7% | 34.4% |
| 19516 | Centerport | 181 | $76,250 | $266,700 | $775 | 8.2% | 38.5% |
| 19518 | Douglassville | 16,793 | $114,954 | $331,100 | $1,324 | 1.8% | 50.8% |
| 19522 | Fleetwood | 13,926 | $95,366 | $255,300 | $1,202 | 2.9% | 35.5% |
| 19526 | Hamburg | 11,412 | $72,165 | $209,800 | $1,072 | 1.3% | 35.3% |
| 18056 | Hereford | 1,623 | $70,000 | $38,300 | $1,667 | 1.5% | 30.2% |
| 19529 | Kempton | 3,228 | $98,125 | $346,100 | $1,236 | 3.9% | 51.4% |
| 19530 | Kutztown | 14,896 | $74,138 | $265,000 | $1,158 | 6.4% | 45.4% |
| 19533 | Leesport | 8,823 | $94,038 | $263,300 | $1,027 | 4.2% | 41.9% |
| 19534 | Lenhartsville | 1,983 | $75,917 | $288,300 | $961 | 0.9% | 42.3% |
| 19536 | Lyon Station | 490 | $53,750 | $170,200 | $1,071 | 0.7% | 27.8% |
| 19538 | Maxatawny | 89 | $49,141 | $190,500 | — | 32.1% | 47.1% |
| 19539 | Mertztown | 4,112 | $102,694 | $264,300 | $975 | 1.9% | 43.0% |
| 19540 | Mohnton | 11,705 | $96,066 | $290,500 | $999 | 4.4% | 44.2% |
| 19541 | Mohrsville | 4,371 | $103,000 | $285,900 | $1,438 | 2.8% | 44.2% |
| 19543 | Morgantown | 6,172 | $111,917 | $335,200 | $1,273 | 3.2% | 52.1% |
| 19544 | Mount Aetna | 174 | $120,114 | $198,900 | — | 0.0% | 15.2% |
| 19545 | New Berlinville | 1,016 | $84,975 | $141,600 | — | 26.9% | 0.0% |
| 19547 | Oley | 4,558 | $89,259 | $296,500 | $1,178 | 0.6% | 41.1% |
| 19601 | Reading | 36,493 | $41,133 | $110,700 | $986 | 13.2% | 21.6% |
| 19602 | Reading | 18,001 | $38,179 | $73,000 | $978 | 14.3% | 20.1% |
| 19604 | Reading | 29,408 | $52,863 | $110,800 | $1,100 | 10.7% | 24.2% |
| 19605 | Reading | 20,916 | $85,775 | $218,500 | $1,310 | 6.7% | 36.3% |
| 19606 | Reading | 36,097 | $81,872 | $229,400 | $1,282 | 5.9% | 38.5% |
| 19607 | Reading | 24,332 | $80,550 | $210,800 | $1,283 | 3.1% | 43.5% |
| 19608 | Reading | 23,986 | $112,169 | $311,600 | $1,485 | 1.4% | 54.8% |
| 19609 | Reading | 10,003 | $80,748 | $222,000 | $1,307 | 2.7% | 50.5% |
| 19610 | Reading | 16,231 | $91,034 | $320,100 | $1,669 | 2.8% | 63.6% |
| 19611 | Reading | 11,170 | $56,379 | $161,900 | $1,098 | 5.1% | 35.4% |
| 19550 | Rehrersburg | 583 | $55,272 | — | $1,099 | 9.6% | 32.5% |
| 19551 | Robesonia | 4,578 | $87,932 | $248,800 | $1,006 | 2.4% | 34.6% |
| 19555 | Shoemakersville | 3,415 | $75,944 | $239,600 | $1,107 | 4.2% | 28.5% |
| 19559 | Strausstown | 341 | $88,194 | $161,300 | — | 5.8% | 24.0% |
| 19560 | Temple | 9,544 | $76,945 | $176,800 | $1,566 | 3.1% | 28.6% |
| 19562 | Topton | 2,965 | $78,709 | $212,200 | $1,149 | 2.6% | 29.4% |
| 19564 | Virginville | 293 | $99,621 | — | — | 0.0% | 39.0% |
| 19565 | Wernersville | 8,744 | $80,881 | $262,900 | $1,283 | 5.3% | 44.4% |
| 19567 | Womelsdorf | 5,882 | $86,635 | $230,500 | $1,176 | 3.9% | 28.4% |