Bernville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19506
Berks County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,356
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $106,422
- Median income Above-median income area
- $341,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bernville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19506 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 19506 (Bernville, PA) rose +21.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.2 in 2023 to 254.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19506 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,356 residents across 176.0 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19506 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,422 (37% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,364. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.4% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $341,900 (50% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 88.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,274.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berks County, so 19506 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 19506
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bernville, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$49,364
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19506 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Bernville, 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)
$106,422 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
2,792housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 19506 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19565
Wernersville (19565)
8,531 residents
- 19533
Leesport (19533)
7,686 residents
- 19506
Bernville (19506)
7,356 residents
- 19567
Womelsdorf (19567)
5,388 residents
- 19551
Robesonia (19551)
5,034 residents
- 17922
Auburn (17922)
4,783 residents
- 19541
Mohrsville (19541)
4,403 residents
- 19550 641
Rehrersburg (19550)
641 residents
- 19554 374
Shartlesville (19554)
374 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19506 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19506 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17979
Summit Station (17979)
$178,661 median income
- 19541
Mohrsville (19541)
$107,625 median income
- 19506
Bernville (19506)
$106,422 median income
- 19533
Leesport (19533)
$105,179 median income
- 19559
Strausstown (19559)
$100,227 median income
- 17922
Auburn (17922)
$99,260 median income
- 19565
Wernersville (19565)
$96,325 median income
- 19567
Womelsdorf (19567)
$91,458 median income
- 19551
Robesonia (19551)
$90,504 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19506 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19506, 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 (7,356 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 19506 in?
ZIP code 19506 (Bernville) 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 19506?
ZIP code 19506 in Bernville, PA has a population of 7,356 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19506?
The median household income in ZIP 19506 is $106,422, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19506?
The median home value in ZIP 19506 is $341,900, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19506?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19506 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19506?
ZIP code 19506 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 744 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19506?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19506 are: Construction (27), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (16), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19506?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19506 increased by 21.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 19506?
In ZIP code 19506, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 19506?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19506 is 28.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19506?
In ZIP code 19506, approximately 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19506?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19506 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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