City

Hereford, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Berks County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,623Population
💰$70,000Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂27.8Median Age
🏠$38,300Median Home Value▼ 86% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.9% Female 38.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.5%Hispanic: 46.5%Asian: 1.4%Other: 0.6%Race
White51.5%
Hispanic46.5%
Asian1.4%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
20%
18–24
20%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.74
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
HS Graduate315 (37.9%)
Some College154 (18.5%)
Associates112 (13.5%)
Bachelors11 (1.3%)
Graduate Degree240 (28.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 1.3%Graduate: 28.8%Edu
HS Grad37.9%
Some College18.5%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors1.3%
Graduate28.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
59%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,000 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$38,300 ▼ 86% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,667/mo
Total Housing Units467
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
20%
$100k–$150k
42%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
47%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
53%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Hereford, PA

Hereford is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Berks County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,623 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.8 years.

Economically, Hereford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,000 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hereford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $38,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,667 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hereford is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (51.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hereford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18056 1,623 $70,000 $38,300 $1,667 1.5% 30.2% 71.4%