City

Kutztown, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Berks County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥14,896Population
💰$74,138Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂27.0Median Age
🏠$265,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.4%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.9%Hispanic: 7.4%Black: 5.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.4%Race
White83.9%
Hispanic7.4%
Black5.2%
Asian0.8%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
8%
18–24
37%
25–44
18%
45–64
19%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads45.4% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma33 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,401 (33.2%)
Some College842 (11.6%)
Associates672 (9.3%)
Bachelors778 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree2,502 (34.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 34.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College11.6%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate34.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,138 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$265,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,158/mo
Total Housing Units4,921
Vacant Units439

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Kutztown, PA

Kutztown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Berks County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,896 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27 years.

Economically, Kutztown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,138 is near the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Kutztown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $265,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,158 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kutztown is well-educated. 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kutztown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19530 14,896 $74,138 $265,000 $1,158 6.4% 45.4% 66.9%