PlainZIP

Morgantown, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19543

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

5,905
103/sq mi
$112,750
Median income
$361,000
Median home value
38.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
103
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19543 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19543 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Morgantown, Berks County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,905 residents across 57.3 square miles, a density of 103 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19543 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,750 (45% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $48,267. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $361,000 (59% above the state average) with median rent at $1,304 per month, and 86.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 37 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 19543 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 19543

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morgantown, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19543.

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 19543, Morgantown, 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

5,905

Population

57.3

Area (sq mi)

103

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19543?

42.4

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$112,750

Median Household Income

+45% vs state

$48,267

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

36.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19543 ranks nationally

Morgantown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,750 Top 12% higher than 88% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,185

Total Housing Units

2,108

Occupied Units

77

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$361,000

Median Home Value

+59% vs state

$1,304

Median Rent

2001

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

+6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19543 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 159
2021 +10.2% 175
2022 +14.9% 201
2023 +9.1% 219
2024 +6.0% 232

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 196 business establishments in ZIP 19543, employing approximately 4,399 people with a combined annual payroll of $284,786,000.

196

Businesses

4,399

Employees

$284.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 29 14.8%
Construction 26 13.3%
Manufacturing 20 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 17 8.7%
Wholesale trade 16 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 15 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 15 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.5%
Finance and insurance 3 1.5%

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 19543 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 19543 ranks #7 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 19543 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 19543 ranks #2 of 8 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 3.3 mi
19344 Honey Brook, PA 11,919 6.0 mi
19520 Elverson, PA 5,465 5.1 mi
17555 Narvon, PA 7,525 5.1 mi
19540 Mohnton, PA 11,723 6.0 mi
19508 Birdsboro, PA 15,725 6.9 mi
17507 Bowmansville, PA 62 6.8 mi
17519 East Earl, PA 6,824 7.1 mi
19316 Brandamore, PA 186 8.5 mi
19607 Reading, PA 22,544 8.8 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 Morgantown, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19543 in? ▼
ZIP code 19543 (Morgantown) 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 19543? ▼
ZIP code 19543 in Morgantown, PA has a population of 5,905 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19543? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19543 is $112,750, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19543? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19543 is $361,000, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19543? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19543 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19543? ▼
ZIP code 19543 has 196 business establishments employing approximately 4,399 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19543? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19543 are: Retail trade (29), Construction (26), Manufacturing (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19543? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19543 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 19543? ▼
In ZIP code 19543, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.7% 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 19543? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19543 is 36.9 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 19543? ▼
In ZIP code 19543, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19543? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19543 is 6.7% 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.