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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
$84,826
Median income
$248,800
Median home value
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $41,754. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.4%. The typical home here is valued at $248,800 (9% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,172 monthly, and 81.0% of units 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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 19508?

41.6

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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

How ZIP 19508 ranks nationally

Birdsboro, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,826 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%

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

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$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

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ZIP 19508 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 19508 ranks #4 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 19508 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 19508 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Berks County

19606 standard
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Pop: 34,416
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Reading, PA
Pop: 32,998
19604 standard
Reading, PA
Pop: 27,658
19608 standard
Reading, PA
Pop: 22,719
19607 standard
Reading, PA
Pop: 22,544
19605 standard
Reading, PA
Pop: 18,985

Related Areas

Berks County Birdsboro, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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