ZIP Code 19508
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Birdsboro · Berks County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 15,725
- Median income
- $84,826
- Median home value
- $248,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.9%
- Land area
- 98.5 sq mi
160/sq mi
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.6
New York
ZIP code 19508 in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania has a population of 15,725. The median household income is $84,826, which is 11% above the national average. Median home value is $248,800, 11% below the US average. 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19508 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 98.5 square miles in Birdsboro, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 15,725 residents, producing a population density of 160 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 19508 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19508 sits at $84,826 (9% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $41,754. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $248,800 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,172 per month, and 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19508 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berks County, so you can benchmark 19508 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 19508
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19508.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
35 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 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 19508, Birdsboro, 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
15,725
Population
98.5
Area (sq mi)
160
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19508?
41.6
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
1.4%
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?
$84,826
Median Household Income
+9% vs state
$41,754
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.8 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?
6,128
Total Housing Units
5,952
Occupied Units
176
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$248,800
Median Home Value
+9% vs state
$1,172
Median Rent
1975
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
+7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19508 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 159 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 180 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 203 |
| 2023 | +10.8% | 225 |
| 2024 | +7.2% | 241 |
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 266 business establishments in ZIP 19508, employing approximately 3,434 people with a combined annual payroll of $202,755,000.
266
Businesses
3,434
Employees
$202.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 15.8% |
| Construction | 35 | 13.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 13.2% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 8.3% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 5.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.0% |
| Information | 6 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.1% |
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 19508 vs 19523 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19523 | Geigertown, PA | 250 | 4.2 mi |
| 19606 | Reading, PA | 34,416 | 5.1 mi |
| 19518 | Douglassville, PA | 14,734 | 4.7 mi |
| 19535 | Limekiln, PA | 23 | 5.6 mi |
| 19607 | Reading, PA | 22,544 | 5.8 mi |
| 19602 | Reading, PA | 17,900 | 5.9 mi |
| 19543 | Morgantown, PA | 5,905 | 6.9 mi |
| 19520 | Elverson, PA | 5,465 | 7.4 mi |
| 19540 | Mohnton, PA | 11,723 | 6.8 mi |
| 19611 | Reading, PA | 10,589 | 6.7 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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