19539 ZIP Code
Mertztown, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19539 |
| City/Town: | Mertztown |
| County: | Berks |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 3,998 |
| Median Household Income: | $100,278 |
| Per Capita Income: | $56,581 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,591 |
| Median Home Value: | $244,400 |
| Land Area: | 21.6 sq miles
56.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.4963, -75.6836 |
Population Information (19539 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 3,998 | -- |
| Male: | 2,059 | 51.5% |
| Female: | 1,939 | 48.5% |
| Median Age: | 45.7 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 259 | 6.5% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 156 | 3.9% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 180 | 4.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 214 | 5.4% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 157 | 3.9% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 477 | 11.9% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 534 | 13.4% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 585 | 14.6% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 289 | 7.2% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 475 | 11.9% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 580 | 14.5% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 74 | 1.9% |
| 85 years and over: | 18 | 0.5% |
Housing Information (19539 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $244,400 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 7.3 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,088 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 1,591 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,584 | 99.6% |
| Vacant housing units: | 7 | 0.4% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,425 | 90.0% |
| Renter-occupied: | 159 | 10.0% |
Educational Attainment (19539 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,032 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 16 | 0.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 57 | 1.9% |
| High school graduate: | 1,035 | 34.1% |
| Some college, no degree: | 553 | 18.2% |
| Associate degree: | 466 | 15.4% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 505 | 16.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 400 | 13.2% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.6% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.8% |
Income Information (19539 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $100,278 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $125,389 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $101,964 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $56,581 / yr. |
Employment (19539 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,473 | -- |
| Employed: | 2,425 | 98.1% |
| Unemployed: | 48 | 1.9% |
| Not in labor force: | 814 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,046 | 84.4% |
| Government workers: | 277 | 11.4% |
| Self-employed: | 102 | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (19539 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,918 | 98.0% |
| Black or African American: | 48 | 1.2% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races: | 32 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mexican: | 61 | 1.5% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cuban: | 40 | 1.0% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 21 | 0.5% |
Income Distribution (19539 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 15 | 0.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 17 | 1.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 36 | 2.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 55 | 3.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 176 | 11.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 262 | 16.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 215 | 13.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 517 | 32.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 117 | 7.4% |
| $200,000 or more: | 174 | 11.0% |
Commute to Work (19539 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,860 | 76.7% |
| Carpooled: | 256 | 10.6% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 31 | 1.3% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Worked from home: | 269 | 11.1% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.0 min | -- |
Industry (19539 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 8 | 0.3% |
| Construction: | 117 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing: | 605 | 24.9% |
| Wholesale trade: | 20 | 0.8% |
| Retail trade: | 112 | 4.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 112 | 4.6% |
| Information: | 26 | 1.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 73 | 3.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 189 | 7.8% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 680 | 28.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 254 | 10.5% |
| Other services: | 195 | 8.0% |
| Public administration: | 34 | 1.4% |
Poverty Status (19539 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.1% |
| 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 (19539 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 3,845 | 96.2% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,259 | 81.5% |
| Public health coverage: | 928 | 23.2% |
| Without health insurance: | 153 | 3.8% |
Benefits & Assistance (19539 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,356 | 85.6% |
| Social Security income: | 565 | 35.7% |
| Retirement income: | 440 | 27.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 27 | 1.7% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 56 | 3.5% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 37 | 2.3% |
Housing Types (19539 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,496 | 94.0% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 52 | 3.3% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 13 | 0.8% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 30 | 1.9% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (19539 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 41 | 2.6% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 99 | 6.2% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 301 | 18.9% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 192 | 12.1% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 281 | 17.7% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 148 | 9.3% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 138 | 8.7% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 67 | 4.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 324 | 20.4% |
Bedrooms (19539 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 53 | 3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 271 | 17.0% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 703 | 44.2% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 524 | 32.9% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 40 | 2.5% |
Heating Fuel (19539 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 29 | 1.8% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 200 | 12.6% |
| Electricity: | 499 | 31.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 628 | 39.6% |
| Coal or coke: | 47 | 3.0% |
| Wood: | 175 | 11.0% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 6 | 0.4% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (19539 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 27 | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 221 | 14.0% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 703 | 44.4% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 633 | 40.0% |
Home Value Distribution (19539 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 19 | 1.3% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 35 | 2.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 78 | 5.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 333 | 23.4% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 456 | 32.0% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 373 | 26.2% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 101 | 7.1% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 30 | 2.1% |
Housing Costs (19539 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,904 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $699 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,088 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.63 |
Households (19539 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,584 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 998 | 63.0% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 363 | 22.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 225 | 14.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 243 | 15.3% |
| Householder living alone: | 454 | 28.7% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 514 | 32.4% |
| Average household size: | 2.52 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- |
Marital Status (19539 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,804 | -- |
| Never married: | 547 | 30.3% |
| Now married: | 1,062 | 58.9% |
| Separated: | 33 | 1.8% |
| Widowed: | 162 | 9.0% |
| Divorced: | 264 | 14.6% |
School Enrollment (19539 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 673 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 52 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten: | 11 | 1.6% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 317 | 47.1% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 178 | 26.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 115 | 17.1% |
Veterans & Disability (19539 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,244 | -- |
| Veterans: | 134 | 4.1% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 3,998 | -- |
| With a disability: | 352 | 8.8% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 62 | 17.6% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 126 | 35.8% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 164 | 46.6% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19539 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 3,598 | 90.0% |
| Different house: | 313 | 7.8% |
| Same county: | 100 | 31.9% |
| Different county: | 213 | 68.1% |
| Different state: | 25 | 8.0% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (19539 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 3,940 | 98.5% |
| Foreign born: | 39 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 58 | 148.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 58 | 148.7% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 58 | 148.7% |
| Asia: | 24 | 61.5% |
| Africa: | 13 | 33.3% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 21 | 53.8% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (19539 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,739 | -- |
| English only: | 3,664 | 98.0% |
| Language other than English: | 75 | 2.0% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 21 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 54 | 1.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (19539 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,584 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,525 | 96.3% |
Mertztown, PA19539