19505 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 19505, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

19505 is a zip code in Berks County and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, which covers Bechtelsville, Colebrookdale, District, Hereford, Washington, and Douglass, with a total population of 3,341 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 19505 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 19505.

The estimated population of people living in 19505 is 3,341, with a median age of 55.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 19505 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,341
 -5.78% +5.00%
2020
3,546
+0.17%
-
2019
3,540
+2.28%
-
2018
3,461
+8.77%
-
2017
3,182
 - -

Population of 19505 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 19505 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
97.1%
96.9%
 +0.21%
Black/African American
2.2%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.5%
2.6%
 -80.77%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 19505 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 19505 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 19505 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 19505 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 55.7 +4.9% 52.8 +2.13% 58.1 +5.25%
2020 53.1 +11.79% 51.7 +16.18% 55.2 +9.96%
2019 47.5 0% 44.5 -5.52% 50.2 +5.02%
2018 47.5 -3.65% 47.1 +5.61% 47.8 -7.18%
2017 49.3 - 44.6 - 51.5 -

The median age of the 19505 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 19505 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 56 +23.17% 173 -45.79% 62 83
10 to 19 245 -9.36% 126 24.62% 211 118
20 to 29 243 9.17% 148 9.87% 224 147
30 to 39 163 +81.25% 161 39.75% 208 161
40 to 49 190 -18.93% 109 -9.91% 141 91
50 to 59 225 +12.92% 283 -18.73% 239 232
60 to 69 284 -21.65% 347 +37% 225 469
70+ 196 +115.01% 233 +18.61% 468 262

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 19505 zip code is $85,000.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 19505.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $79,384.00
  • 45 to 64
    $88,194.00
  • 65 and over
    $90,350.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 19505 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 19505, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 19505 is currently $86,225.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.84% of households in 19505 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 19505 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.70%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.96%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.62%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    34.36%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.70%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.82%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.84%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 19505 is $39,342.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 19505 by the total population of 19505.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 19505 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 19505 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.52%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.74%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.12%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.43%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 19505 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 19505 zip over the age of 16 is 2,984.

Of those people, a total of 65.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 19505 is 62.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 19505 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 117 23.10% 18.50%
20 to 24 years 98 100.00% 3.10%
25 to 29 years 273 77.30% 19.90%
30 to 34 years 182 97.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 309 95.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 296 84.10% 2.40%
55 to 59 years 285 92.30% 6.80%
60 to 64 years 306 53.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 778 58.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 340 3.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 19505. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,893 67.10% 3.80%
Black or African American 72 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 6 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 13 15.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,893 67.10% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 19505 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 19505 is 1,874, with median earnings of $50,667.00.

Women in 19505 are earning approximately 53.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,874 $50,667.00
Male 995 $65,018.00
Female 879 $34,671.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 19505 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 186 $67,875.00
Business and Financial 51 $63,860.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 125 $49,350.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 121 $90,066.00
Healthcare Support 75 $16,420.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 29 $20,313.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 26 $85,921.00
Personal Care and Service 38 $27,167.00
Sales 261 $9,427.00
Office and Administrative Support 187 $36,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 163 $63,655.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 95 $70,469.00
Production 225 $52,950.00
Transportation and Material Moving 38 $48,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 19505 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 19505.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 124 $65,000.00 62 $75,156.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00 48 $63,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 125 $49,350.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 121 $90,066.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 75 $16,420.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 15 $6,563.00 14 $21,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $86,053.00 2 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 38 $27,167.00
Sales 77 $40,724.00 184 $9,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 22 $34,167.00 165 $36,397.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 163 $63,655.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 95 $70,469.00 0 $0.00
Production 190 $45,000.00 35 $65,938.00
Transportation and Material Moving 36 $66,250.00 2 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,522 households in 19505, with an average household size of 2.2 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,116 families living in the 19505 zip code with an average family size of 2.55 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 19505:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,018 26 72 406
Average Household Size 2.56 3.38 2.58 1.14
Total Families 1,018 26 72 0
Average Household Size 2.56 2.88 2.35 0

Poverty

Of the 1,116 families living in 19505, 1.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 19505:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,541 housing units in 19505.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,522 98.77%
Vacant 19 1.23%

18.56% of the total 1,541 housing units in 19505 are rental units. This is approximately 286 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,234 are occupied by the owner - or 80.08% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 19505 is $1,118.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 19505 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    2
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    41
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    238
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    7
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 19505 is $237,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 19505 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    24
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    146
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    258
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    508
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    286
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    11
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 19505. The chart below shows the number of properties in 19505 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    416
  • 1940 to 1949
    112
  • 1950 to 1959
    114
  • 1960 to 1969
    164
  • 1970 to 1979
    221
  • 1980 to 1989
    133
  • 1990 to 1999
    144
  • 2000 to 2009
    89
  • 2010 to 2013
    148
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 19505 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    29
  • 1 vehicle available
    395
  • 2 vehicles available
    546
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    552

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 19505 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 19505 that commute to work in a particular way.

27 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 19505.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    5
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    384
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    309
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    181
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    208
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    79
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    113
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    33
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    99
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    206
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    78
  • 90 or more minutes
    72

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 19505 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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