Temple, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19560
Berks County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,805
- 371/sq mi High-density area
- $80,769
- Median income Near-median income area
- $195,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Temple pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 371
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19560 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 19560 (Temple, PA) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.3 in 2023 to 253.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19560 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Temple, Berks County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,805 residents across 21.1 square miles, a density of 371 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19560 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,769 (4% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,159. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 3.9%. Median home value is $195,300 (14% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,578; 80.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berks County, so 19560 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 19560
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Temple, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19560.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
13 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 19560, Temple, 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
7,805
Population
21.1
Area (sq mi)
371
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19560?
41.7
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
15.6%
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?
$80,769
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$38,159
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19560 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Temple, 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)
$80,769 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
3,758housing units
3,758
Total Housing Units
3,674
Occupied Units
84
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$195,300
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,578
Median Rent
1963
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
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
254
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+154%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19560 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 163 |
| 2021 | +16.0% | 189 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 213 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 232 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 254 |
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 175 business establishments in ZIP 19560, employing approximately 2,810 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,260,000.
175
Businesses
2,810
Employees
$95.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 30 | 17.1% |
| Construction | 26 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 12.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.4% |
| Information | 3 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.7% |
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 19560 vs 19605 →
ZIP 19560 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19606
Reading (19606)
34,416 residents
- 19601
Reading (19601)
32,998 residents
- 19604
Reading (19604)
27,658 residents
- 19605
Reading (19605)
18,985 residents
- 19602
Reading (19602)
17,900 residents
- 19522
Fleetwood (19522)
14,229 residents
- 19611 10,589
Reading (19611)
10,589 residents
- 19560 7,805
Temple (19560)
7,805 residents
- 19533 7,686
Leesport (19533)
7,686 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19560 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19560 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19510
Blandon (19510)
$117,719 median income
- 19533
Leesport (19533)
$105,179 median income
- 19564
Virginville (19564)
$101,571 median income
- 19522
Fleetwood (19522)
$97,507 median income
- 19605
Reading (19605)
$92,648 median income
- 19606
Reading (19606)
$85,557 median income
- 19560
Temple (19560)
$80,769 median income
- 19611
Reading (19611)
$63,331 median income
- 19604
Reading (19604)
$52,905 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19560 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19605 | Reading, PA | 18,985 | 2.6 mi |
| 19510 | Blandon, PA | 7,639 | 3.1 mi |
| 19604 | Reading, PA | 27,658 | 3.3 mi |
| 19602 | Reading, PA | 17,900 | 5.3 mi |
| 19601 | Reading, PA | 32,998 | 4.3 mi |
| 19606 | Reading, PA | 34,416 | 5.0 mi |
| 19533 | Leesport, PA | 7,686 | 5.1 mi |
| 19522 | Fleetwood, PA | 14,229 | 5.0 mi |
| 19611 | Reading, PA | 10,589 | 6.0 mi |
| 19564 | Virginville, PA | 90 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19560, 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 (7,805 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 19560 in?
ZIP code 19560 (Temple) 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 19560?
ZIP code 19560 in Temple, PA has a population of 7,805 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19560?
The median household income in ZIP 19560 is $80,769, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19560?
The median home value in ZIP 19560 is $195,300, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19560?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19560 is White at 61.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19560?
ZIP code 19560 has 175 business establishments employing approximately 2,810 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19560?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19560 are: Retail trade (30), Construction (26), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19560?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19560 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 19560?
In ZIP code 19560, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 19560?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19560 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19560?
In ZIP code 19560, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19560?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19560 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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