Topton, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19562
Berks County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,622
- 996/sq mi High-density area
- $80,407
- Median income Near-median income area
- $212,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Topton pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 996
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19562 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 19562 (Topton, PA) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.2 in 2023 to 259.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19562 covers 2.6 square miles in Topton, Berks County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,622 residents on file, a density of 996 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19562 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,407 (3% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,824. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $212,300 (7% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,125; 56.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berks County, so 19562 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 19562
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topton, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19562.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 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 19562, Topton, 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
2,622
Population
2.6
Area (sq mi)
996
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19562?
51.3
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
2.8%
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?
$80,407
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$37,824
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19562 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Topton, 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)
$80,407 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
1,321housing units
1,321
Total Housing Units
1,251
Occupied Units
70
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$212,300
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,125
Median Rent
1959
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19562 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.8% | 171 |
| 2021 | +15.0% | 196 |
| 2022 | +0.2% | 197 |
| 2023 | +26.6% | 249 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 260 |
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 52 business establishments in ZIP 19562, employing approximately 687 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,762,000.
52
Businesses
687
Employees
$31.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 21.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 13.5% |
| Construction | 6 | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 9.6% |
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 19562 vs 19539 →
ZIP 19562 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18062
Macungie (18062)
24,351 residents
- 19530
Kutztown (19530)
16,432 residents
- 18031 7,528
Breinigsville (18031)
7,528 residents
- 18011 5,450
Alburtis (18011)
5,450 residents
- 19539 4,597
Mertztown (19539)
4,597 residents
- 18051 3,327
Fogelsville (18051)
3,327 residents
- 19562 2,622
Topton (19562)
2,622 residents
- 18087 738
Trexlertown (18087)
738 residents
- 19536 490
Lyon Station (19536)
490 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19562 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19562 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18051
Fogelsville (18051)
$139,506 median income
- 18031
Breinigsville (18031)
$113,625 median income
- 18062
Macungie (18062)
$110,675 median income
- 19539
Mertztown (19539)
$107,656 median income
- 18011
Alburtis (18011)
$104,449 median income
- 19562
Topton (19562)
$80,407 median income
- 18087
Trexlertown (18087)
$72,917 median income
- 19530
Kutztown (19530)
$71,554 median income
- 19536 $55,347
Lyon Station (19536)
$55,347 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19562 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19539 | Mertztown, PA | 4,597 | 1.2 mi |
| 19538 | Maxatawny, PA | 64 | 2.9 mi |
| 19511 | Bowers, PA | 215 | 2.6 mi |
| 19536 | Lyon Station, PA | 490 | 3.4 mi |
| 18011 | Alburtis, PA | 5,450 | 3.8 mi |
| 18031 | Breinigsville, PA | 7,528 | 4.3 mi |
| 19530 | Kutztown, PA | 16,432 | 4.6 mi |
| 18062 | Macungie, PA | 24,351 | 6.3 mi |
| 18051 | Fogelsville, PA | 3,327 | 6.4 mi |
| 18087 | Trexlertown, PA | 738 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19562, 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 (2,622 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 19562 in?
ZIP code 19562 (Topton) 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 19562?
ZIP code 19562 in Topton, PA has a population of 2,622 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19562?
The median household income in ZIP 19562 is $80,407, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19562?
The median home value in ZIP 19562 is $212,300, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19562?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19562 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19562?
ZIP code 19562 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 687 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19562?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19562 are: Health care and social assistance (11), Accommodation and food services (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19562?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19562 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 19562?
In ZIP code 19562, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 19562?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19562 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 19562?
In ZIP code 19562, approximately 56.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19562?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19562 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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