Bechtelsville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19505
Berks County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,226
- 141/sq mi High-density area
- $95,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $302,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bechtelsville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 141
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19505 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19505 (Bechtelsville, PA) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.7 in 2023 to 223.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19505 covers 22.9 square miles in Bechtelsville, Berks County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,226 residents on file, a density of 141 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19505 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,500 (23% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,894. The poverty rate is 5.2%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $302,000 (33% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 78.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,148.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berks County, so 19505 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 19505
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bechtelsville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19505.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19505, Bechtelsville, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,226
Population
22.9
Area (sq mi)
141
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19505?
60.0
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$95,500
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$45,894
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19505 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Bechtelsville, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$95,500 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,565housing units
1,565
Total Housing Units
1,536
Occupied Units
29
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$302,000
Median Home Value
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,148
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19505 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 162 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 181 |
| 2022 | +8.6% | 196 |
| 2023 | +11.3% | 219 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 223 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 86 business establishments in ZIP 19505, employing approximately 1,142 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,902,000.
86
Businesses
1,142
Employees
$45.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 20.9% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 11 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 11.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19505 vs 19545 →
ZIP 19505 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19464
Pottstown (19464)
45,788 residents
- 19512 16,954
Boyertown (19512)
16,954 residents
- 19525 14,107
Gilbertsville (19525)
14,107 residents
- 18011 5,450
Alburtis (18011)
5,450 residents
- 19504 4,998
Barto (19504)
4,998 residents
- 19505 3,226
Bechtelsville (19505)
3,226 residents
- 19503 1,142
Bally (19503)
1,142 residents
- 18070 739
Palm (18070)
739 residents
- 19545 428
New Berlinville (19545)
428 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19505 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19505 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19525
Gilbertsville (19525)
$140,403 median income
- 19472
Sassamansville (19472)
$113,056 median income
- 19435
Frederick (19435)
$111,667 median income
- 18011
Alburtis (18011)
$104,449 median income
- 19504
Barto (19504)
$98,859 median income
- 19505
Bechtelsville (19505)
$95,500 median income
- 19545
New Berlinville (19545)
$90,188 median income
- 19512
Boyertown (19512)
$79,885 median income
- 19464
Pottstown (19464)
$79,787 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19505 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19545 | New Berlinville, PA | 428 | 2.8 mi |
| 19504 | Barto, PA | 4,998 | 2.5 mi |
| 19503 | Bally, PA | 1,142 | 2.9 mi |
| 19512 | Boyertown, PA | 16,954 | 3.8 mi |
| 19472 | Sassamansville, PA | 74 | 4.0 mi |
| 19435 | Frederick, PA | 100 | 4.6 mi |
| 19525 | Gilbertsville, PA | 14,107 | 5.4 mi |
| 18011 | Alburtis, PA | 5,450 | 6.3 mi |
| 19464 | Pottstown, PA | 45,788 | 8.5 mi |
| 18070 | Palm, PA | 739 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19505, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,226 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 19505 in?
ZIP code 19505 (Bechtelsville) is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Berks County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/berks-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 19505?
ZIP code 19505 in Bechtelsville, PA has a population of 3,226 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19505?
The median household income in ZIP 19505 is $95,500, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19505?
The median home value in ZIP 19505 is $302,000, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19505?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19505 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19505?
ZIP code 19505 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 1,142 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19505?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19505 are: Other services (except public administration) (18), Retail trade (12), Construction (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19505?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19505 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19505?
In ZIP code 19505, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 19505?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19505 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19505?
In ZIP code 19505, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19505?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19505 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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