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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
$80,769
Median income
$195,300
Median home value
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
42th 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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,159. Local economic indicators show a 7.4% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $195,300 for a typical home value (14% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,578 a month; 80.6% of 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Berks County, letting you compare 19560 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 19560

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Temple, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19560.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 19560?

41.7

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

15.6%

Foreign-Born

White 61.4%
African American 6.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%

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

$38,159

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19560 ranks nationally

Temple, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,769 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,758

Total Housing Units

3,674

Occupied Units

84

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$195,300

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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

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ZIP 19560 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 19560 ranks #8 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 19560 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 19560 ranks #7 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
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

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 Temple, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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