ZIP Code 19505
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Bechtelsville · Berks County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 3,226
- Median income
- $95,500
- Median home value
- $302,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.4%
- Land area
- 22.9 sq mi
141/sq mi
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
Median age 60
New York
ZIP code 19505 in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania has a population of 3,226. The median household income is $95,500, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $302,000, 9% above the US average. 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19505 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.9 square miles in Bechtelsville, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 3,226 residents, producing a population density of 141 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19505 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19505 sits at $95,500 (23% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,894. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $302,000 (33% above the state average) with median rent at $1,148 per month, and 78.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19505 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berks County, so you can benchmark 19505 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 19505
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$45,894
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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