ZIP Code 19565

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Wernersville · Berks County · Pennsylvania

Population
8,531

173/sq mi

Median income
$96,325

▲ 26% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$300,500

▲ 8% vs US

higher than 67% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.1%

Median age 44.8

Land area
49.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 19565 in Wernersville, Pennsylvania has a population of 8,531. The median household income is $96,325, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $300,500, 8% above the US average. 31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 19565 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.5 square miles in Wernersville, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 8,531 residents, producing a population density of 173 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19565 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19565 sits at $96,325 (24% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $50,430. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $300,500 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $1,279 per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19565 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berks County, so you can benchmark 19565 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 19565

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19565.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19565, Wernersville, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,531

Population

49.5

Area (sq mi)

173

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19565?

44.8

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 82.9%
African American 5.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

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?

$96,325

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$50,430

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,675

Total Housing Units

3,579

Occupied Units

96

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$300,500

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$1,279

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19565 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.1% 174
2021 +6.1% 184
2022 +17.4% 217
2023 +7.4% 233
2024 +9.0% 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 120 business establishments in ZIP 19565, employing approximately 2,132 people with a combined annual payroll of $109,738,000.

120

Businesses

2,132

Employees

$109.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 20 16.7%
Health care and social assistance 20 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 15 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 15 12.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 8.3%
Retail trade 9 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.3%
Manufacturing 3 2.5%
Wholesale trade 3 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.5%

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 19565 vs 19551 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
19551 Robesonia, PA 5,034 3.1 mi
17569 Reinholds, PA 5,448 5.1 mi
19608 Reading, PA 22,719 3.5 mi
19609 Reading, PA 9,946 4.8 mi
19610 Reading, PA 15,258 5.8 mi
19501 Adamstown, PA 1,047 7.1 mi
17517 Denver, PA 15,391 7.2 mi
19601 Reading, PA 32,998 7.7 mi
19506 Bernville, PA 7,356 8.3 mi
19611 Reading, PA 10,589 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19565 in?
ZIP code 19565 (Wernersville) 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 19565?
ZIP code 19565 in Wernersville, PA has a population of 8,531 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19565?
The median household income in ZIP 19565 is $96,325, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19565?
The median home value in ZIP 19565 is $300,500, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19565?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19565 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19565?
ZIP code 19565 has 120 business establishments employing approximately 2,132 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19565?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19565 are: Construction (20), Health care and social assistance (20), Accommodation and food services (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19565?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19565 increased by 9.0% 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 19565?
In ZIP code 19565, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% 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 19565?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19565 is 27.7 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 19565?
In ZIP code 19565, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19565?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19565 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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Official Data Resources for Wernersville, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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