19505 ZIP Code — Bechtelsville, PA

Berks County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19505 is located in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, within Berks County. It covers approximately 7.89 square miles and serves a population of 3,081 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610.

About ZIP code 19505

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 $265,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,239. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 19505 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,081

population

7.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19505 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19505

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19505. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bechtelsville	Acceptable
Bechtelsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19504 Barto (2.1 mi) 19503 Bally (2.3 mi) 19512 Boyertown (3.8 mi) 19435 Frederick (5 mi) 19525 Gilbertsville (5.1 mi) 18070 Palm (5.8 mi) 18056 Hereford (5.9 mi) 18041 East Greenville (6.4 mi) 18074 Perkiomenville (7 mi) 18076 Red Hill (7.2 mi) 18011 Alburtis (7.2 mi) 18073 Pennsburg (7.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,081
Population density	390 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	7.89 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.3790
Longitude	-75.6210
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	27.8%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	5.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,081

Population

390

People per sq mi

58.4

Median age

$94,239

Median household income

$41,768

Per capita income

$265,100

Median home value

$1,133

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

1,180

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

186

25–34

165

156

35–44

137

101

45–54

168

55–59

149

165

60–64

145

422

65–74

372

158

75–84

140

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	370	12.0%
18 and over	2,711	88.0%
65 and over	1,160	37.7%
Median age	58.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Black or African American 3.4%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,928	94.4%
Black or African American	105	3.4%
Two or more races	36	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	20	0.6%
Other race	12	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.8%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	5.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 31.9%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	31.9%
$100k–$150k	22.4%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$94,239

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 35.0%

$300k–$500k 35.7%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$265,100
Median rent / month	$1,133
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	0.7%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	12.1%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	27.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	18.2%
3 bedrooms	57.1%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.5%
Electricity	19.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Fuel oil	51.0%
Wood	1.8%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	955	66.0%
Cohabiting couple	52	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	191	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	250	17.3%
Households with children under 18	215	14.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	716	49.4%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	11.9%
Married	64.4%	70.2%
Separated	0.5%	0.5%
Widowed	2.0%	8.9%
Divorced	4.8%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	6.0%
Kindergarten	19	5.4%
Elementary school	217	61.6%
High school	60	17.0%
College / grad school	35	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 29.1%

Manufacturing 19.0%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Construction 9.4%

Professional & management 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Other services 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Information 0.7%

Public administration 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	8.5%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	27.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.8%
Government	4.6%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.8%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 12.2%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 9.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.2%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	70.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	178	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	12.4%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	15.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.1%
Public insurance	49.3%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,022	98.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,045	98.8%
Born in same state	3,041	98.7%
Born in different state	2,638	85.6%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	36	1.2%
Not a US citizen	25	69.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	478	15.5%
Arab	239	7.8%
French	137	4.4%
Polish	51	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	42	1.4%
Dutch	19	0.6%
Norwegian	15	0.5%
Irish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.0%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19505

What city is ZIP code 19505 in?

ZIP code 19505 is primarily assigned to Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19505 in?

ZIP code 19505 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 19505 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 19505 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 19505 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 19505 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 19505 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 19505 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 19505?

ZIP code 19505 has an estimated population of 3,081 residents, with a density of 391 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 19505 in?

ZIP code 19505 observes the EST timezone.