Boyertown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19512
Berks County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,954
- 151/sq mi High-density area
- $79,885
- Median income Near-median income area
- $274,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boyertown pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 151
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19512 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 19512 (Boyertown, PA) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.9 in 2023 to 249.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19512 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boyertown, Berks County, Pennsylvania, home to 16,954 residents across 112.1 square miles, a density of 151 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19512 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,885 (3% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,172. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $274,200 (21% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 73.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,226.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berks County, so 19512 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 19512
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boyertown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19512.
- Construction
Construction
67 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
35 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 19512, Boyertown, 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
16,954
Population
112.1
Area (sq mi)
151
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19512?
46.4
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
1.6%
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?
$79,885
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$47,172
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19512 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Boyertown, 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)
$79,885 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
6,906housing units
6,906
Total Housing Units
6,536
Occupied Units
370
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$274,200
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,226
Median Rent
1968
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
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19512 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.6% | 171 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 189 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 213 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 233 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 249 |
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 380 business establishments in ZIP 19512, employing approximately 3,922 people with a combined annual payroll of $210,086,000.
380
Businesses
3,922
Employees
$210.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 67 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.6% |
| Information | 5 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 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 19512 vs 19545 →
ZIP 19512 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19512
Boyertown (19512)
16,954 residents
- 19525
Gilbertsville (19525)
14,107 residents
- 19504 4,998
Barto (19504)
4,998 residents
- 19539 4,597
Mertztown (19539)
4,597 residents
- 19547 4,222
Oley (19547)
4,222 residents
- 19505 3,226
Bechtelsville (19505)
3,226 residents
- 19545 428
New Berlinville (19545)
428 residents
- 19519 101
Earlville (19519)
101 residents
- 19435 100
Frederick (19435)
100 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19512 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19512 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19525
Gilbertsville (19525)
$140,403 median income
- 19472
Sassamansville (19472)
$113,056 median income
- 19435
Frederick (19435)
$111,667 median income
- 19539
Mertztown (19539)
$107,656 median income
- 19504
Barto (19504)
$98,859 median income
- 19505
Bechtelsville (19505)
$95,500 median income
- 19545
New Berlinville (19545)
$90,188 median income
- 19547
Oley (19547)
$89,948 median income
- 19512
Boyertown (19512)
$79,885 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19512 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19545 | New Berlinville, PA | 428 | 3.0 mi |
| 19519 | Earlville, PA | 101 | 3.4 mi |
| 19505 | Bechtelsville, PA | 3,226 | 3.8 mi |
| 19472 | Sassamansville, PA | 74 | 5.6 mi |
| 19547 | Oley, PA | 4,222 | 5.1 mi |
| 19435 | Frederick, PA | 100 | 6.0 mi |
| 19535 | Limekiln, PA | 23 | 6.6 mi |
| 19525 | Gilbertsville, PA | 14,107 | 5.6 mi |
| 19504 | Barto, PA | 4,998 | 6.3 mi |
| 19539 | Mertztown, PA | 4,597 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19512, 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 (16,954 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 19512 in?
ZIP code 19512 (Boyertown) 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 19512?
ZIP code 19512 in Boyertown, PA has a population of 16,954 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19512?
The median household income in ZIP 19512 is $79,885, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19512?
The median home value in ZIP 19512 is $274,200, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19512?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19512 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19512?
ZIP code 19512 has 380 business establishments employing approximately 3,922 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19512?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19512 are: Construction (67), Other services (except public administration) (54), Retail trade (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19512?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19512 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 19512?
In ZIP code 19512, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 19512?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19512 is 28.5 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 19512?
In ZIP code 19512, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19512?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19512 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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