19507 ZIP Code — Bethel, PA

Berks County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19507 is located in Bethel, Pennsylvania, within Berks County. It covers approximately 40.61 square miles and serves a population of 3,671 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/484/610.

About ZIP code 19507

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $279,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,969.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 19507 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

3,671

population

40.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19507 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19507

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19507. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bethel	Acceptable
Bethel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17087 Richland (6.5 mi) 17026 Fredericksburg (6.8 mi) 17963 Pine Grove (7 mi) 17067 Myerstown (7 mi) 19567 Womelsdorf (8.4 mi) 17046 Lebanon (9.1 mi) 17972 Schuylkill Haven (9.6 mi) 19506 Bernville (9.9 mi) 17981 Tremont (10.9 mi) 17929 Cressona (11.5 mi) 17922 Auburn (11.9 mi) 17073 Newmanstown (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,671
Population density	90 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	40.61 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	40.4874
Longitude	-76.3068
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717/484/610

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.2%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.1%	5.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,671

Population

People per sq mi

35.2

Median age

$97,969

Median household income

$37,269

Per capita income

$279,200

Median home value

$949

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,165

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

148

5–9

176

133

10–14

159

132

15–19

157

195

20–24

232

159

25–34

190

168

35–44

199

237

45–54

282

157

55–59

186

60–64

115

111

65–74

132

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	928	25.3%
18 and over	2,743	74.7%
65 and over	403	11.0%
Median age	35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,608	97.5%
Hispanic or Latino	31	0.8%
Other race	25	0.7%
Asian	19	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.4%
Two or more races	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.2%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.1%	5.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 28.2%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 11.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	4.4%
$100k–$150k	28.2%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	11.4%
Median income	$97,969

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 27.6%

$300k–$500k 33.7%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$279,200
Median rent / month	$949
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	87.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	21.1%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.2%
2 bedrooms	9.8%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	18.9%
3 or more	53.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	18.5%
Propane / LP gas	10.9%
Fuel oil	43.8%
Wood	19.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	723	58.4%
Cohabiting couple	43	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	255	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	216	17.5%
Households with children under 18	380	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	316	25.5%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.1%	34.1%
Married	53.9%	46.7%
Separated	0.0%	3.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.7%
Divorced	10.0%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 45.9%

Some college, no degree 11.3%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.4%
Kindergarten	5	0.6%
Elementary school	571	69.6%
High school	86	10.5%
College / grad school	155	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Construction 13.4%

Other services 12.9%

Agriculture & mining 11.3%

Retail trade 7.6%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Wholesale trade 6.0%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Professional & management 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Information 1.9%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	15.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 13.6%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 31.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.8%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	148	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.9%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	2.2%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	23.1%
No insurance	25.6%
Uninsured under 19	42.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,524	96.0%
Spanish	47	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	0.8%
Other languages	18	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,578	97.5%
Born in same state	3,518	95.8%
Born in different state	3,106	84.6%
Foreign born	60	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	93	2.5%
Not a US citizen	77	82.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	773	21.1%
Arab	359	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	105	2.9%
English	26	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19507

What city is ZIP code 19507 in?

ZIP code 19507 is primarily assigned to Bethel, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19507 in?

ZIP code 19507 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 19507 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 19507 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 19507?

ZIP code 19507 has an estimated population of 3,671 residents, with a density of 90 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19507?

The median household income in ZIP code 19507 is $97,969, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19507?

The median home value in ZIP code 19507 is $279,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 19507 in?

ZIP code 19507 observes the EST timezone.