18056 ZIP Code
Hereford, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 18056 |
| City/Town: | Hereford |
| County: | Berks |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 1,541 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,191 |
| Per Capita Income: | $19,061 |
| Total Housing Units: | 457 |
| Median Home Value: | $31,200 |
| Land Area: | 1.1 sq miles
3.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.4471, -75.5472 |
Population Information (18056 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 1,541 | -- |
| Male: | 967 | 62.8% |
| Female: | 574 | 37.2% |
| Median Age: | 27.8 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 17 | 1.1% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 131 | 8.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 121 | 7.9% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 335 | 21.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 227 | 14.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 118 | 7.7% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 265 | 17.2% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 70 | 4.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 49 | 3.2% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 102 | 6.6% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 101 | 6.6% |
| 85 years and over: | 5 | 0.3% |
Housing Information (18056 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $31,200 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,669 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 457 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 421 | 92.1% |
| Vacant housing units: | 36 | 7.9% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 302 | 71.7% |
| Renter-occupied: | 119 | 28.3% |
Educational Attainment (18056 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 937 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 16 | 1.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 153 | 16.3% |
| High school graduate: | 410 | 43.8% |
| Some college, no degree: | 116 | 12.4% |
| Associate degree: | 16 | 1.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 216 | 23.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 10 | 1.1% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.0% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.1% |
Income Information (18056 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,191 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,186 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,111 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $19,061 / yr. |
Employment (18056 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 818 | -- |
| Employed: | 799 | 97.7% |
| Unemployed: | 19 | 2.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 568 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 762 | 95.4% |
| Government workers: | 7 | 0.9% |
| Self-employed: | 23 | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.9% |
Race & Ethnicity (18056 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 837 | 54.3% |
| Black or African American: | 11 | 0.7% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 22 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races: | 671 | 43.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 659 | 42.8% |
| Mexican: | 776 | 50.4% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5 | 0.3% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 771 | 50.0% |
Income Distribution (18056 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 20 | 4.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 58 | 13.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 21 | 5.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 76 | 18.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 81 | 19.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 12 | 2.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 116 | 27.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 32 | 7.6% |
| $200,000 or more: | 5 | 1.2% |
Commute to Work (18056 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 332 | 41.6% |
| Carpooled: | 7 | 0.9% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 6 | 0.8% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Worked from home: | 433 | 54.2% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 38.7 min | -- |
Industry (18056 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 19 | 2.4% |
| Construction: | 75 | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing: | 49 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade: | 27 | 3.4% |
| Retail trade: | 115 | 14.4% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 119 | 14.9% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3 | 0.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 32 | 4.0% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 218 | 27.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 137 | 17.1% |
| Other services: | 5 | 0.6% |
| Public administration: | 0 | 0.0% |
Poverty Status (18056 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.0% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (18056 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 1,506 | 97.7% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,219 | 79.1% |
| Public health coverage: | 434 | 28.2% |
| Without health insurance: | 35 | 2.3% |
Benefits & Assistance (18056 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 299 | 71.0% |
| Social Security income: | 195 | 46.3% |
| Retirement income: | 71 | 16.9% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 5 | 1.2% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 20 | 4.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 42 | 10.0% |
Housing Types (18056 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 162 | 35.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 5 | 1.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 290 | 63.5% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (18056 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 56 | 12.3% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 44 | 9.6% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 52 | 11.4% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 84 | 18.4% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 71 | 15.5% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 8 | 1.8% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 5 | 1.1% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 137 | 30.0% |
Bedrooms (18056 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 6 | 1.3% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 158 | 34.6% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 163 | 35.7% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 103 | 22.5% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 27 | 5.9% |
Heating Fuel (18056 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5 | 1.2% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 244 | 58.0% |
| Electricity: | 43 | 10.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 106 | 25.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 11 | 2.6% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 1.7% |
| No fuel used: | 5 | 1.2% |
Vehicles Available (18056 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 15 | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 147 | 34.9% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 124 | 29.5% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 135 | 32.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18056 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 204 | 67.5% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 29 | 9.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 10 | 3.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1 | 0.3% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 6 | 2.0% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 25 | 8.3% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 22 | 7.3% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 1.7% |
Housing Costs (18056 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,850 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $976 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,669 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.07 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 7.70 |
Households (18056 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 421 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 199 | 47.3% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 29 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 37 | 8.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 95 | 22.6% |
| Householder living alone: | 129 | 30.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 157 | 37.3% |
| Average household size: | 3.66 | -- |
| Average family size: | 4.21 | -- |
Marital Status (18056 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 940 | -- |
| Never married: | 702 | 74.7% |
| Now married: | 206 | 21.9% |
| Separated: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Widowed: | 27 | 2.9% |
| Divorced: | 46 | 4.9% |
School Enrollment (18056 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 380 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 46 | 12.1% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 123 | 32.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 211 | 55.5% |
Veterans & Disability (18056 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 1,272 | -- |
| Veterans: | 60 | 4.7% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 1,541 | -- |
| With a disability: | 166 | 10.8% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 87 | 52.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 79 | 47.6% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18056 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 1,494 | 97.0% |
| Different house: | 47 | 3.0% |
| Same county: | 36 | 76.6% |
| Different county: | 11 | 23.4% |
| Different state: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (18056 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 1,497 | 97.1% |
| Foreign born: | 9 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 44 | 488.9% |
| Not a citizen: | 44 | 488.9% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 44 | 488.9% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 22 | 244.4% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (18056 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,541 | -- |
| English only: | 1,480 | 96.0% |
| Language other than English: | 61 | 4.0% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 40 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 21 | 1.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (18056 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 421 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 350 | 83.1% |
Hereford, PA18056