19504 ZIP Code — Barto, PA

Berks County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19504 is located in Barto, Pennsylvania, within Berks County. It covers approximately 23.18 square miles and serves a population of 5,213 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610.

About ZIP code 19504

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $312,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($94,297) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 19504 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,213

population

23.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19504 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19504

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19504. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barto	Acceptable
Barto	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19503 Bally (0.5 mi) 19505 Bechtelsville (2.1 mi) 18070 Palm (3.7 mi) 18056 Hereford (3.8 mi) 18041 East Greenville (4.7 mi) 19435 Frederick (5.8 mi) 19512 Boyertown (5.8 mi) 18011 Alburtis (6 mi) 18073 Pennsburg (6.1 mi) 18076 Red Hill (6.2 mi) 19525 Gilbertsville (6.4 mi) 18062 Macungie (7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,213
Population density	225 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	23.18 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	40.4029
Longitude	-75.5970
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	610

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	9.0%	5.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,213

Population

225

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$94,297

Median household income

$49,433

Per capita income

$312,800

Median home value

$1,124

Median monthly rent

89.3%

Home ownership

1.4%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

1,980

Housing units

31.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

126

Under 5

130

106

5–9

111

104

10–14

107

176

15–19

182

113

20–24

117

278

25–34

289

223

35–44

231

354

45–54

367

256

55–59

265

204

60–64

212

331

65–74

343

183

75–84

191

105

85+

109

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	891	17.1%
18 and over	4,322	82.9%
65 and over	1,262	24.2%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Asian 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1.4%

Two or more races 0.7%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,889	92%
Asian	204	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	100	1.9%
Other race	75	1.4%
Two or more races	37	0.7%
Black or African American	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	9.0%	5.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 14.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	22.1%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	14.9%
Median income	$94,297

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 31.9%

$300k–$500k 41.0%

$500k–$1M 11.8%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$312,800
Median rent / month	$1,124
Owner occupied	89.3%
Renter occupied	10.7%
Vacant	7.7%
Single-family detached	89.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	25.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	12.6%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	31.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.7%
Electricity	18.9%
Propane / LP gas	23.2%
Fuel oil	36.6%
Wood	8.8%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,418	69.9%
Cohabiting couple	64	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	237	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	310	15.3%
Households with children under 18	503	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	800	39.4%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.2%	16.6%
Married	67.5%	67.3%
Separated	2.5%	0.4%
Widowed	2.6%	5.6%
Divorced	6.3%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 21.6%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	31.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	90	9.6%
Kindergarten	29	3.1%
Elementary school	358	38.3%
High school	262	28.0%
College / grad school	196	21.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Professional & management 15.1%

Retail trade 10.7%

Construction 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Public administration 4.2%

Other services 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.7%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 1.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.7%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	70.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	321	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.4%
Public insurance	32.1%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,957	95.1%
Spanish	111	2.2%
Other Indo-European	32	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.4%
Other languages	61	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,057	97.0%
Born in same state	5,038	96.6%
Born in different state	4,237	81.3%
Foreign born	19	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	156	3.0%
Not a US citizen	94	60.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	539	10.3%
French	518	9.9%
Arab	226	4.3%
English	96	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	23	0.4%
Irish	18	0.3%
Polish	14	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	91.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19504

What city is ZIP code 19504 in?

ZIP code 19504 is primarily assigned to Barto, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19504 in?

ZIP code 19504 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 19504 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 19504 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 19504 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 19504 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19504?

The median home value in ZIP code 19504 is $312,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 19504?

ZIP code 19504 has an estimated population of 5,213 residents, with a density of 225 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 19504 in?

ZIP code 19504 observes the EST timezone.