ZIP Code 19512

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Boyertown · Berks County · Pennsylvania

Population
16,954

151/sq mi

Median income
$79,885

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$274,200

▼ 1% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.9%

Median age 46.4

Land area
112.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 19512 in Boyertown, Pennsylvania has a population of 16,954. The median household income is $79,885, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $274,200, 1% below the US average. 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 19512 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 112.1 square miles in Boyertown, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 16,954 residents, producing a population density of 151 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 19512 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19512 sits at $79,885 (3% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $47,172. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $274,200 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $1,226 per month, and 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19512 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berks County, so you can benchmark 19512 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 19512

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19512.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

16,954

Population

112.1

Area (sq mi)

151

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19512?

46.4

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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

$47,172

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,906

Total Housing Units

6,536

Occupied Units

370

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$274,200

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$1,226

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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

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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

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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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Official Data Resources for Boyertown, PA

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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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