19512 ZIP Code — Boyertown, PA
Berks County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 19512 is located in Boyertown, Pennsylvania, within Berks County. It covers approximately 43.27 square miles and serves a population of 16,270 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610/484.
About ZIP code 19512
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $236,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $78,238. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16,270
population
43.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19512 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19512
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19512. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Boyertown | Acceptable |
| Boyertown | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19505 Bechtelsville (3.8 mi)
19547 Oley (5.2 mi)
19504 Barto (5.8 mi)
19525 Gilbertsville (5.9 mi)
19518 Douglassville (6 mi)
19518 Douglassville (6 mi)
19503 Bally (6.1 mi)
19435 Frederick (6.8 mi)
19464 Pottstown (7.2 mi)
19606 Reading (8.9 mi)
18074 Perkiomenville (9.2 mi)
19522 Fleetwood (9.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,270 |
| Population density | 376 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 011 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 43.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.3500 |
| Longitude | -75.6824 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 610/484 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.4% | 37.5% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 32.2% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 24.6% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 5.7% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
16,270
Population
376
People per sq mi
46.8
Median age
$78,238
Median household income
$43,484
Per capita income
$236,400
Median home value
$1,110
Median monthly rent
72.1%
Home ownership
7.8%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
5,215
Housing units
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
412
Under 5
405
508
5–9
499
342
10–14
335
369
15–19
362
421
20–24
413
1,072
25–34
1,053
813
35–44
797
959
45–54
942
654
55–59
641
723
60–64
710
1,227
65–74
1,205
498
75–84
489
212
85+
209
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,042 | 18.7% |
| 18 and over | 13,228 | 81.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,840 | 23.6% |
| Median age | 46.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.9%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Black or African American
0.9%
Other race
0.6%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,520 | 93.9% |
| Two or more races | 427 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 256 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 143 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 92 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.4% | 37.5% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 32.2% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 24.6% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 5.7% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
6.9%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
17.9%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $78,238 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
3.2%
$100k–$150k
6.0%
$150k–$200k
24.0%
$200k–$300k
32.8%
$300k–$500k
24.7%
$500k–$1M
4.8%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $236,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,110 |
| Owner occupied | 72.1% |
| Renter occupied | 27.9% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
| Single-family detached | 66.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.1% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% |
| 3 or more | 27.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.7% |
| Electricity | 26.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.0% |
| Fuel oil | 41.1% |
| Wood | 4.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,620 | 53.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 453 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,258 | 18.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,473 | 21.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,874 | 27.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,690 | 39.5% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.7% | 22.5% |
| Married | 55.6% | 52.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
41.1%
Some college, no degree
15.0%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
18.7%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 207 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 227 | 7.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,279 | 40.2% |
| High school | 762 | 24.0% |
| College / grad school | 706 | 22.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
20.8%
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Retail trade
12.2%
Construction
8.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Professional & management
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Other services
5.1%
Wholesale trade
4.2%
Public administration
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.6% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.1% |
| Production & transportation | 17.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.0% |
| Government | 8.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.7% |
| Carpool | 3.4% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.8%
Under 18 years
10.3%
18 and over
7.2%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
12.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.4% |
| Retirement income | 28.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| High blood pressure | 31.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 27.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.1% |
| Visited dentist | 69.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,254 | 9.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 32.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.8% |
| Public insurance | 34.9% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,453 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 173 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 109 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 53 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,001 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 15,922 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 13,451 | 82.7% |
| Foreign born | 79 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 269 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 160 | 59.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,926 | 11.8% |
| French | 1,431 | 8.8% |
| Arab | 828 | 5.1% |
| English | 181 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 81 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 76 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 50 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.8% |
| Internet access | 88.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19512
What city is ZIP code 19512 in?
ZIP code 19512 is primarily assigned to Boyertown, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 19512 in?
ZIP code 19512 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 19512 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 19512 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 19512 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 19512 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 19512?
ZIP code 19512 has an estimated population of 16,270 residents, with a density of 376 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 19512?
The median household income in ZIP code 19512 is $78,238, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 19512 in?
ZIP code 19512 observes the EST timezone.