19540 ZIP Code — Mohnton, PA

Berks County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19540 is located in Mohnton, Pennsylvania, within Berks County. It covers approximately 35.21 square miles and serves a population of 11,863 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610/717/484.

About ZIP code 19540

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $275,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($96,300) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 19540 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,863

population

35.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19540 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19540

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19540. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mohnton	Acceptable
Mohnton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19607 Reading (3.5 mi) 19609 Reading (6.2 mi) 19543 Morgantown (6.2 mi) 19608 Reading (6.2 mi) 19611 Reading (6.2 mi) 17569 Reinholds (6.3 mi) 19602 Reading (6.6 mi) 17581 Terre Hill (6.8 mi) 19610 Reading (6.8 mi) 17519 East Earl (7.5 mi) 19508 Birdsboro (8 mi) 17517 Denver (8.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,863
Population density	337 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	35.21 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	40.2392
Longitude	-75.9743
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	610/717/484

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.6%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	33.7%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	11.0%	5.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

11,863

Population

337

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$96,300

Median household income

$47,729

Per capita income

$275,800

Median home value

$952

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

3,902

Housing units

31.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

375

Under 5

356

441

5–9

419

366

10–14

348

336

15–19

320

397

20–24

377

679

25–34

646

653

35–44

621

771

45–54

733

406

55–59

385

570

60–64

541

747

65–74

711

244

75–84

232

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,788	23.5%
18 and over	9,075	76.5%
65 and over	2,123	17.9%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Two or more races 3%

Other race 1.8%

Asian 1.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	11,115	90.1%
Hispanic or Latino	474	3.8%
Two or more races	375	3%
Other race	219	1.8%
Asian	142	1.2%
Black or African American	12	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.6%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	33.7%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	11.0%	5.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 5.8%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k+ 15.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	5.8%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	12.5%
$200k+	15.5%
Median income	$96,300

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 25.9%

$300k–$500k 35.1%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$275,800
Median rent / month	$952
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	20.0%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	19.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	16.4%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	26.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.6%
Electricity	29.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.2%
Fuel oil	28.5%
Wood	6.0%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,516	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	346	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	747	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	776	17.7%
Households with children under 18	1,491	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,509	34.4%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	27.8%
Married	57.4%	54.9%
Separated	2.9%	1.5%
Widowed	3.2%	6.4%
Divorced	9.9%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 12.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	31.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	251	9.4%
Kindergarten	198	7.4%
Elementary school	1,072	40.2%
High school	602	22.6%
College / grad school	541	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Manufacturing 17.5%

Retail trade 11.8%

Construction 11.0%

Professional & management 10.9%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Other services 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Public administration 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 12.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	70.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	538	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	28.1%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,132	93.8%
Spanish	395	3.5%
Other Indo-European	290	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	0.3%
Other languages	76	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,567	97.5%
Born in same state	11,436	96.4%
Born in different state	9,907	83.5%
Foreign born	131	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	296	2.5%
Not a US citizen	164	55.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,424	12%
French	814	6.9%
Arab	781	6.6%
English	360	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	194	1.6%
Polish	37	0.3%
German	17	0.1%
Dutch	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19540

What city is ZIP code 19540 in?

ZIP code 19540 is primarily assigned to Mohnton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19540 in?

ZIP code 19540 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 19540 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 19540 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 19540?

ZIP code 19540 has an estimated population of 11,863 residents, with a density of 337 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19540?

The median household income in ZIP code 19540 is $96,300, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19540?

The median home value in ZIP code 19540 is $275,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 19540 in?

ZIP code 19540 observes the EST timezone.