ZIP Code 19506
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Bernville · Berks County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 7,356
- Median income
- $106,422
- Median home value
- $341,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.9%
- Land area
- 176.0 sq mi
42/sq mi
▲ 40% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.7
New York
ZIP code 19506 in Bernville, Pennsylvania has a population of 7,356. The median household income is $106,422, which is 40% above the national average. Median home value is $341,900, 23% above the US average. 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19506 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 176.0 square miles in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 7,356 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 19506 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19506 sits at $106,422 (37% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $49,364. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $341,900 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $1,274 per month, and 88.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19506 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berks County, so you can benchmark 19506 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 19506
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19506.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Wholesale trade 7
Wholesale trade
7 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 19506, Bernville, 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
7,356
Population
176.0
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19506?
45.7
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
2.6%
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?
$106,422
Median Household Income
+37% vs state
$49,364
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 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?
2,792
Total Housing Units
2,716
Occupied Units
76
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,900
Median Home Value
+50% vs state
$1,274
Median Rent
1984
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
+21.4%
YoY Change (2024)
254
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+154%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19506 have increased 21.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 161 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 187 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 208 |
| 2023 | +0.7% | 209 |
| 2024 | +21.4% | 254 |
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 116 business establishments in ZIP 19506, employing approximately 744 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,055,000.
116
Businesses
744
Employees
$38.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 27 | 23.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 11.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.6% |
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 19506 vs 19554 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19554 | Shartlesville, PA | 374 | 3.9 mi |
| 19559 | Strausstown, PA | 362 | 3.8 mi |
| 19551 | Robesonia, PA | 5,034 | 7.0 mi |
| 19541 | Mohrsville, PA | 4,403 | 5.5 mi |
| 19550 | Rehrersburg, PA | 641 | 6.6 mi |
| 17922 | Auburn, PA | 4,783 | 9.1 mi |
| 19567 | Womelsdorf, PA | 5,388 | 6.4 mi |
| 19565 | Wernersville, PA | 8,531 | 8.3 mi |
| 19533 | Leesport, PA | 7,686 | 7.7 mi |
| 17979 | Summit Station, PA | 168 | 8.0 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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