Bethel, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19507
Berks County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,280
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $93,177
- Median income Above-median income area
- $271,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bethel pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19507 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 19507 covers 97.6 square miles in Bethel, Berks County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,280 residents on file, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19507 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,177 (20% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,213. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $271,700 (20% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 85.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,125.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berks County, so 19507 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 19507
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bethel, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19507.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 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 19507, Bethel, 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
3,280
Population
97.6
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19507?
34.6
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
1.3%
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?
$93,177
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$38,213
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19507 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Bethel, 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)
$93,177 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
1,337housing units
1,337
Total Housing Units
1,155
Occupied Units
182
Vacant Units
3.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$271,700
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,125
Median Rent
1976
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
+26.3%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19507 have increased 26.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +9.8% | 175 |
| 2020 | -0.5% | 175 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 197 |
| 2022 | +26.3% | 249 |
| 2024 | – | 260 |
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 113 business establishments in ZIP 19507, employing approximately 2,583 people with a combined annual payroll of $128,177,000.
113
Businesses
2,583
Employees
$128.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 18.6% |
| Construction | 18 | 15.9% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 10.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 7.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 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 19507 vs 19550 →
ZIP 19507 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17067
Myerstown (17067)
14,232 residents
- 17963
Pine Grove (17963)
9,317 residents
- 19567 5,388
Womelsdorf (19567)
5,388 residents
- 17026 3,616
Fredericksburg (17026)
3,616 residents
- 19507 3,280
Bethel (19507)
3,280 residents
- 17087 2,767
Richland (17087)
2,767 residents
- 19550 641
Rehrersburg (19550)
641 residents
- 19559 362
Strausstown (19559)
362 residents
- 19544 196
Mount Aetna (19544)
196 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19507 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19507 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
- 19544
Mount Aetna (19544)
$106,563 median income
- 17026
Fredericksburg (17026)
$102,663 median income
- 19559
Strausstown (19559)
$100,227 median income
- 19507
Bethel (19507)
$93,177 median income
- 17087
Richland (17087)
$93,150 median income
- 19567
Womelsdorf (19567)
$91,458 median income
- 17963
Pine Grove (17963)
$79,118 median income
- 17067
Myerstown (17067)
$76,183 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19507 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19550 | Rehrersburg, PA | 641 | 3.1 mi |
| 19544 | Mount Aetna, PA | 196 | 5.2 mi |
| 19559 | Strausstown, PA | 362 | 5.4 mi |
| 17087 | Richland, PA | 2,767 | 6.1 mi |
| 17067 | Myerstown, PA | 14,232 | 7.4 mi |
| 17933 | Friedensburg, PA | 89 | 8.1 mi |
| 17979 | Summit Station, PA | 168 | 6.6 mi |
| 17963 | Pine Grove, PA | 9,317 | 7.0 mi |
| 17026 | Fredericksburg, PA | 3,616 | 7.8 mi |
| 19567 | Womelsdorf, PA | 5,388 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19507, 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 (3,280 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 19507 in?
ZIP code 19507 (Bethel) 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 19507?
ZIP code 19507 in Bethel, PA has a population of 3,280 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19507?
The median household income in ZIP 19507 is $93,177, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19507?
The median home value in ZIP 19507 is $271,700, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19507?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19507 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19507?
ZIP code 19507 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 2,583 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19507?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19507 are: Transportation and warehousing (21), Construction (18), Manufacturing (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19507?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19507 increased by 26.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 19507?
In ZIP code 19507, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 19507?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19507 is 26.2 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 19507?
In ZIP code 19507, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19507?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19507 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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