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Mohnton, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19540

Berks County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,723
133/sq mi
$100,000
Median income
$319,600
Median home value
34.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mohnton pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
133
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19540 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19540 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mohnton, Berks County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,723 residents across 88.1 square miles, a density of 133 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19540 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,000 (28% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $48,226. Poverty here runs at 5.5%, with unemployment measured at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $319,600 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,139 per month, and 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Berks County, letting you compare 19540 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 19540

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mohnton, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19540.

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 19540, Mohnton, 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

11,723

Population

88.1

Area (sq mi)

133

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19540?

41.2

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$100,000

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$48,226

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19540 ranks nationally

Mohnton, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,000 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,590

Total Housing Units

4,330

Occupied Units

260

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$319,600

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$1,139

Median Rent

1979

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

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19540 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 163
2021 +11.2% 181
2022 +11.8% 203
2023 +14.9% 233
2024 +4.0% 242

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 189 business establishments in ZIP 19540, employing approximately 1,882 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,045,000.

189

Businesses

1,882

Employees

$93.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 51 27.0%
Other services (except public administration) 32 16.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 14.3%
Transportation and warehousing 12 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 6.3%
Retail trade 11 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 11 5.8%
Manufacturing 10 5.3%
Wholesale trade 6 3.2%
Health care and social assistance 6 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.6%

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 19540 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 19540 ranks #5 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 19540 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 19540 ranks #5 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
19607 Reading, PA 22,544 4.0 mi
17507 Bowmansville, PA 62 3.8 mi
19501 Adamstown, PA 1,047 4.9 mi
19611 Reading, PA 10,589 6.2 mi
19610 Reading, PA 15,258 7.1 mi
17555 Narvon, PA 7,525 8.0 mi
19609 Reading, PA 9,946 6.5 mi
19543 Morgantown, PA 5,905 6.0 mi
19601 Reading, PA 32,998 8.1 mi
19608 Reading, PA 22,719 6.3 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 Mohnton, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19540 in? ▼
ZIP code 19540 (Mohnton) 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 19540? ▼
ZIP code 19540 in Mohnton, PA has a population of 11,723 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19540? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19540 is $100,000, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19540? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19540 is $319,600, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19540? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19540 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19540? ▼
ZIP code 19540 has 189 business establishments employing approximately 1,882 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19540? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19540 are: Construction (51), Other services (except public administration) (32), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (27). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19540? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19540 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 19540? ▼
In ZIP code 19540, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.1% 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 19540? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19540 is 26.9 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 19540? ▼
In ZIP code 19540, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19540? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19540 is 5.5% 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.