19510 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 19510, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

19510 is a zip code in Berks County, Pennsylvania, which covers Maidencreek and Ontelaunee, with a total population of 8,389 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 19510 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 19510.

The estimated population of people living in 19510 is 8,389, with a median age of 42.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 19510 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,389
 -6.26% -0.59%
2020
8,949
+2.74%
-
2019
8,710
+2.83%
-
2018
8,470
+0.37%
-
2017
8,439
 - -

Population of 19510 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 19510 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
89.2%
84.3%
 +5.81%
Black/African American
1.4%
6%
 -76.67%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.6%
8.4%
 -33.33%
Asian
3.4%
0.9%
 +277.78%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 19510 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 19510 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 19510 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 19510 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.5 +0.47% 42.7 -0.47% 42.3 +1.93%
2020 42.3 +1.2% 42.9 +0.7% 41.5 +0.24%
2019 41.8 -0.24% 42.6 +0.47% 41.4 -0.48%
2018 41.9 +3.97% 42.4 +5.47% 41.6 +1.22%
2017 40.3 - 40.2 - 41.1 -

The median age of the 19510 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 19510 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 9 401 +21.92% 431 -17.2% 482 344
10 to 19 478 -20.23% 663 -10.85% 384 569
20 to 29 551 0.089999999999999% 526 -6.07% 517 456
30 to 39 628 -6.09% 518 -32.76% 569 347
40 to 49 791 -4.81% 638 +18.35% 716 739
50 to 59 706 +29.24% 685 -10.8% 891 608
60 to 69 324 +60.01% 362 +29.57% 558 462
70+ 259 +39.79% 478 -7.32% 316 431

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 19510 zip code is $105,112.00.

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 19510.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $106,264.00
  • 45 to 64
    $136,094.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,594.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 19510 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 19510, 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 19510 is currently $116,527.00.

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.

11.05% of households in 19510 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 19510 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.04%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.58%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.52%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.57%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    29.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.45%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.05%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 19510 is $45,998.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 19510 by the total population of 19510.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 19510 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 19510 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
    10.43%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.95%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.18%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 19510 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 19510 zip over the age of 16 is 6,912.

Of those people, a total of 76.10% 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 19510 is 75.60%.

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 19510 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 302 47.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 545 57.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 428 75.90% 9.20%
30 to 34 years 284 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,453 95.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,354 94.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 779 94.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 710 80.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 630 20.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 427 25.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 19510. 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 6,353 75.60% 0.60%
Black or African American 118 64.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 285 84.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 156 89.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 0 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 402 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,074 74.50% 0.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 19510 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 19510 is 5,228, with median earnings of $49,489.00.

Women in 19510 are earning approximately 54.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,228 $49,489.00
Male 3,126 $58,000.00
Female 2,102 $31,631.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 19510 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 423 $90,639.00
Business and Financial 299 $106,114.00
Computer and Mathematical 239 $106,691.00
Architecture and Engineering 65 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $0.00
Community and Social Service 42 $0.00
Legal 191 $23,947.00
Educational and Library 316 $19,868.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 125 $31,891.00
Healthcare Practitioners 279 $67,129.00
Healthcare Support 19 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 52 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 349 $23,641.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 110 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 61 $27,383.00
Sales 453 $36,063.00
Office and Administrative Support 629 $68,225.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 208 $105,694.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 275 $83,570.00
Production 266 $54,826.00
Transportation and Material Moving 254 $49,054.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 19510 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 19510.

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 164 $107,813.00 259 $42,338.00
Business and Financial 169 $72,465.00 130 $106,793.00
Computer and Mathematical 217 $105,074.00 22 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 65 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 27 $0.00
Community and Social Service 20 $0.00 22 $0.00
Legal 19 $0.00 172 $0.00
Educational and Library 25 $0.00 291 $19,539.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 75 $0.00 50 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 82 $0.00 197 $67,109.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 52 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 182 $23,250.00 167 $24,599.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 94 $0.00 16 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 53 $27,070.00
Sales 298 $101,500.00 155 $12,865.00
Office and Administrative Support 335 $85,703.00 294 $27,697.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 208 $105,694.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 275 $83,570.00 0 $0.00
Production 188 $56,184.00 78 $36,221.00
Transportation and Material Moving 233 $48,699.00 21 $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 3,320 households in 19510, with an average household size of 2.53 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 2,553 families living in the 19510 zip code with an average family size of 2.9 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 19510:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,089 308 156 767
Average Household Size 2.94 2.6 3.51 1.16
Total Families 2,089 308 156 0
Average Household Size 2.94 2.6 2.99 0

Poverty

Of the 2,553 families living in 19510, 4.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 19510:

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 3,320 housing units in 19510.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,320 100.00%
Vacant 0 0.00%

10.78% of the total 3,320 housing units in 19510 are rental units. This is approximately 358 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,962 are occupied by the owner - or 89.22% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 19510 is $1,184.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 19510 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    104
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    254
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 19510 is $222,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 19510 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    19
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    22
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    247
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    588
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,897
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    189
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 19510. The chart below shows the number of properties in 19510 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    288
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    0
  • 1960 to 1969
    49
  • 1970 to 1979
    246
  • 1980 to 1989
    272
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,065
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,117
  • 2010 to 2013
    283
  • 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 19510 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    128
  • 1 vehicle available
    629
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,585
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    978

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 19510 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 19510 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 19510.

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
    23
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    665
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    547
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    928
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    758
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    393
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    595
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    87
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    43
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    180
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    122
  • 90 or more minutes
    355

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 19510 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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