PlainZIP

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
$106,422
Median income
$341,900
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $49,364. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.4%. The typical home here is valued at $341,900 (50% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,274 monthly, and 88.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19506, plus 6 more within Berks County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 19506?

45.7

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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

How ZIP 19506 ranks nationally

Bernville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$106,422 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

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

Owner 88.7%
Renter 11.3%

$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

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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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19506 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19506 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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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Related Areas

Berks County Bernville, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.