18056 ZIP Code — Hereford, PA

Berks County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18056 is located in Hereford, Pennsylvania, within Berks County. It covers approximately 1.14 square miles and serves a population of 1,541 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610.

About ZIP code 18056

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $31,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $59,191. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 56% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 18056 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,541

population

1.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18056 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18056

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hereford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18070 Palm (1.4 mi) 18041 East Greenville (3.4 mi) 19503 Bally (3.7 mi) 19504 Barto (3.8 mi) 18062 Macungie (4 mi) 18011 Alburtis (4.9 mi) 18049 Emmaus (5.8 mi) 19505 Bechtelsville (5.9 mi) 18073 Pennsburg (5.9 mi) 18076 Red Hill (6.6 mi) 18098 Emmaus (7 mi) 18099 Emmaus (7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,541
Population density	1,352 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	1.14 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.4499
Longitude	-75.5599
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	39.2%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	5.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,541

Population

1,352

People per sq mi

27.8

Median age

$59,191

Median household income

$22,879

Per capita income

$31,200

Median home value

$1,669

Median monthly rent

71.7%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

338

Housing units

24.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

210

20–24

125

142

25–34

35–44

166

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	269	17.5%
18 and over	1,272	82.5%
65 and over	208	13.5%
Median age	27.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 38%

Two or more races 30.5%

Hispanic or Latino 30%

Asian 1%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	837	38%
Two or more races	671	30.5%
Hispanic or Latino	659	30%
Asian	22	1%
Black or African American	11	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	5.7%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 27.6%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	2.9%
$100k–$150k	27.6%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$59,191

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 67.5%

$50k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

$200k–$300k 2.0%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$31,200
Median rent / month	$1,669
Owner occupied	71.7%
Renter occupied	28.3%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	35.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	63.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	18.4%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	30.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	34.6%
3 bedrooms	35.7%
4 bedrooms	22.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	34.9%
2 vehicles	29.5%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	10.2%
Propane / LP gas	58.0%
Fuel oil	25.2%
Wood	2.6%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	199	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	90	21.4%
Male householder, no spouse	37	8.8%
Female householder, no spouse	95	22.6%
Households with children under 18	129	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	157	37.3%
Average household size	3.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	74.7%	10.2%
Married	21.9%	47.2%
Separated	0.5%	22.1%
Widowed	0.0%	7.7%
Divorced	2.9%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 16.3%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 1.7%

Bachelor's degree 23.1%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	46	12.1%
High school	123	32.4%
College / grad school	211	55.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.1%

Transportation & utilities 14.9%

Retail trade 14.4%

Construction 9.4%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Professional & management 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Other services 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	34.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.4%
Government	0.9%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	42.7%
Carpool	0.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	55.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.7

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 17.1%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 13.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.3%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	71.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	28.2%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,541	100.0%
Spanish	46	3.0%
Other Indo-European	31	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,497	97.1%
Born in same state	1,488	96.6%
Born in different state	614	39.8%
Foreign born	9	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	44	2.9%
Not a US citizen	33	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	238	15.4%
Arab	155	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	46	3%
English	10	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.3%
Internet access	83.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18056

What city is ZIP code 18056 in?

ZIP code 18056 is primarily assigned to Hereford, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18056 in?

ZIP code 18056 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18056 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 18056 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18056?

The median home value in ZIP code 18056 is $31,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 18056?

ZIP code 18056 has an estimated population of 1,541 residents, with a density of 1,347 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 18056?

The median household income in ZIP code 18056 is $59,191, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 18056 in?

ZIP code 18056 observes the EST timezone.