Birdsboro, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19508
Berks County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,725
- 160/sq mi High-density area
- $84,826
- Median income Above-median income area
- $248,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Birdsboro pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 160
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19508 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 19508 (Birdsboro, PA) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 224.5 in 2023 to 240.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19508 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Birdsboro, Berks County, Pennsylvania, home to 15,725 residents across 98.5 square miles, a density of 160 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19508 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,826 (9% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,754. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $248,800 (9% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,172; 81.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berks County, so 19508 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 19508
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birdsboro, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$41,754
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19508 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Birdsboro, 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)
$84,826 Top 28% higher than 72% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,128housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 19508 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19606
Reading (19606)
34,416 residents
- 19607
Reading (19607)
22,544 residents
- 19602
Reading (19602)
17,900 residents
- 19508
Birdsboro (19508)
15,725 residents
- 19518
Douglassville (19518)
14,734 residents
- 19540 11,723
Mohnton (19540)
11,723 residents
- 19611 10,589
Reading (19611)
10,589 residents
- 19543 5,905
Morgantown (19543)
5,905 residents
- 19520 5,465
Elverson (19520)
5,465 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19508 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19508 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19518
Douglassville (19518)
$114,181 median income
- 19543
Morgantown (19543)
$112,750 median income
- 19520
Elverson (19520)
$100,088 median income
- 19540
Mohnton (19540)
$100,000 median income
- 19606
Reading (19606)
$85,557 median income
- 19508
Birdsboro (19508)
$84,826 median income
- 19607
Reading (19607)
$81,346 median income
- 19611
Reading (19611)
$63,331 median income
- 19602 $34,582
Reading (19602)
$34,582 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19508 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19508, 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 (15,725 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 19508 in?
ZIP code 19508 (Birdsboro) 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 19508?
ZIP code 19508 in Birdsboro, PA has a population of 15,725 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19508?
The median household income in ZIP 19508 is $84,826, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19508?
The median home value in ZIP 19508 is $248,800, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19508?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19508 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19508?
ZIP code 19508 has 266 business establishments employing approximately 3,434 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19508?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19508 are: Other services (except public administration) (42), Construction (35), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (35). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19508?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19508 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 19508?
In ZIP code 19508, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% 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 19508?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19508 is 29.8 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 19508?
In ZIP code 19508, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19508?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19508 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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