19562 ZIP Code — Topton, PA

Berks County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19562 is located in Topton, Pennsylvania, within Berks County. It covers approximately 1.14 square miles and serves a population of 2,984 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610/484.

About ZIP code 19562

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.

Median household income is $68,640. 48% 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. The average commute of 27 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 19562 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,984

population

1.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19562 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19562

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19562. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Topton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19539 Mertztown (1 mi) 18011 Alburtis (3.2 mi) 18031 Breinigsville (3.7 mi) 19530 Kutztown (5 mi) 18062 Macungie (5.8 mi) 18087 Trexlertown (6.2 mi) 19522 Fleetwood (6.8 mi) 18051 Fogelsville (7.1 mi) 18056 Hereford (8 mi) 18106 Allentown (8.1 mi) 19504 Barto (8.6 mi) 18195 Allentown (8.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,984
Population density	2,618 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	1.14 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.5009
Longitude	-75.6973
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	610/484

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.0%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	5.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,984

Population

2,618

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$68,640

Median household income

$33,809

Per capita income

$205,900

Median home value

$1,043

Median monthly rent

48.1%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

690

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

218

25–34

240

162

35–44

177

129

45–54

141

106

55–59

117

60–64

186

65–74

204

139

75–84

153

106

85+

117

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	518	17.4%
18 and over	2,466	82.6%
65 and over	905	30.3%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.6%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Black or African American 1.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,752	89.6%
Two or more races	172	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	89	2.9%
Black or African American	46	1.5%
Other race	14	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.0%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	5.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	25.4%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$68,640

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 44.4%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,900
Median rent / month	$1,043
Owner occupied	48.1%
Renter occupied	51.9%
Vacant	4.5%
Single-family detached	37.1%
Large apartment buildings	19.8%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.1%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	34.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	25.1%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	36.7%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	36.0%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.9%
Electricity	41.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Fuel oil	28.7%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	407	31.1%
Cohabiting couple	107	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	281	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	512	39.2%
Households with children under 18	348	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	573	43.8%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	22.5%
Married	40.7%	32.5%
Separated	6.2%	9.3%
Widowed	9.0%	13.7%
Divorced	12.0%	21.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	2.7%
Kindergarten	31	5.9%
Elementary school	263	50.0%
High school	87	16.5%
College / grad school	131	24.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Manufacturing 20.1%

Professional & management 13.2%

Retail trade 9.3%

Other services 8.6%

Construction 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Public administration 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.3%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	25.6%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	30.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 9.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.7%
Retirement income	32.8%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	10.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	194	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	38.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.5%
Public insurance	44.0%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,830	94.8%
Spanish	45	1.6%
Other Indo-European	19	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	26	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,926	98.1%
Born in same state	2,907	97.4%
Born in different state	2,692	90.2%
Foreign born	19	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	58	1.9%
Not a US citizen	51	87.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	273	9.1%
French	240	8%
Arab	232	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	57	1.9%
Norwegian	23	0.8%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	80.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19562

What city is ZIP code 19562 in?

ZIP code 19562 is primarily assigned to Topton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19562 in?

ZIP code 19562 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 19562 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 19562 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 19562 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 19562 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 19562?

ZIP code 19562 has an estimated population of 2,984 residents, with a density of 2,615 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19562?

The median home value in ZIP code 19562 is $205,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 19562 in?

ZIP code 19562 observes the EST timezone.