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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
$79,885
Median income
$274,200
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $47,172. Local economic indicators show a 8.9% poverty rate alongside 3.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $274,200 (21% above the state average), median rent at $1,226 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.2%.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 19512 ranks nationally

Boyertown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,885 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19512 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19512 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 19512 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Berks County

19606 standard
Reading, PA
Pop: 34,416
19601 standard
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 Boyertown, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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