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County ProfilePA

Berks County

Population: 428,849 · 52 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
428,849
People
Median age
39.9
Housing
Total households
163,236
Income
Median household income
$79,777
Housing
Total housing units
171,580
Employment
Employment rate
60.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
27.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
92.7%
County details
Local time 04:49:30(ET)
NameBerks
Total ZIP codes52total
ZIP codes (by type)
37 Standard15 PO Box
Area code215, 223, 267, 445, 484, 610, 717, 724, 835, 878
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates40.4139565, -75.9268598
Land area856.4 sq miles(2,218.1 km²)

Map of Berks county, Pennsylvania with ZIP codes

Map of Berks County, Pennsylvania and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Berks County

Compare the largest cities in Berks County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Reading95,112$44,09112ZIPs
Blandon7,289$109,4171ZIPs
Barto5,3431ZIPs
Birdsboro5,106$86,2901ZIPs
Hamburg4,270$55,4461ZIPs
Boyertown4,264$56,7231ZIPs
Kutztown4,162$53,0901ZIPs
Fleetwood4,049$93,2761ZIPs
Mohnton2,927$80,7451ZIPs
Womelsdorf2,892$110,7351ZIPs
Wernersville2,776$75,7501ZIPs
Temple2,073$73,6511ZIPs
Topton2,041$92,5521ZIPs
Robesonia2,035$91,1881ZIPs
Leesport1,954$95,5771ZIPs
Morgantown1,614$78,1661ZIPs
New Berlinville1,382$77,1431ZIPs
Shoemakersville1,360$79,4761ZIPs
Oley1,244$88,8371ZIPs
Bally1,228$76,3391ZIPs
Hereford933$115,1391ZIPs
Bernville905$89,1671ZIPs
Bechtelsville884$90,0001ZIPs
Mertztown600$65,2271ZIPs
Douglassville518$42,0831ZIPs
Mount Aetna489$81,0231ZIPs
Mohrsville4691ZIPs
Bethel4601ZIPs
Lyon Station4431ZIPs
Strausstown409$100,2271ZIPs
Shartlesville404$81,4001ZIPs
Bowers355$72,6561ZIPs
Virginville334$102,0191ZIPs
Rehrersburg3221ZIPs
Centerport314$79,6881ZIPs
Lenhartsville180$68,7501ZIPs
Geigertown1701ZIPs
Kempton1591ZIPs
Maxatawny1301ZIPs
Limekiln961ZIPs
Earlville1ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Berks County

Review the most populated postal areas across Berks County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
19601Reading$40,97335,477
19606Reading$85,55735,153
19604Reading$52,90529,347
19608Reading$110,17324,378
19607Reading$81,34623,431
19605Reading$92,64821,356
19602Reading$34,58219,782
19512Boyertown$79,88516,928
19518Douglassville$114,18116,441
19610Reading$87,37416,024
19508Birdsboro$84,82615,855
19530Kutztown$71,55414,830
19522Fleetwood$97,50714,098
19540Mohnton$100,00011,861
19611Reading$63,33111,238
19526Hamburg$69,48311,139
19609Reading$82,57610,478
19560Temple$80,7699,290
19565Wernersville$96,3258,995
19510Blandon$117,7197,717

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS