City

Hamburg, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Berks County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥11,412Population
💰$72,165Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$209,800Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.4%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic6.3%
Black1.4%
Asian0.4%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma73 (0.9%)
HS Graduate3,113 (40.3%)
Some College940 (12.2%)
Associates872 (11.3%)
Bachelors1,021 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree1,703 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College12.2%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,165 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$209,800 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,072/mo
Total Housing Units5,240
Vacant Units215

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Hamburg, PA

Hamburg is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Berks County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,412 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Hamburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,165 is near the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hamburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,072 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hamburg is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hamburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19526 11,412 $72,165 $209,800 $1,072 1.3% 35.3% 77.5%