ZIP Code 19540, PA

Living in 19540

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 18
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Commute 58
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 39
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 43
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Hospitals 55
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Colleges 57
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Schools 47
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Residents

11k Population -841 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
73% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate39%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$81k Median Household Income +$6.6k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office23%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$239k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$749 Median Monthly Rent +$188 (2010–19)
80% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene29%
LP gas17%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas16%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in 19540

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26

Property Crime in 19540

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 7
Feb 32 3 8
Mar 40 4 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 5 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 44 4 1
Dec 34 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 19540

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding77
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 19540, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 19540, PA

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Trostle Hill School
3 miles, W
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Silver Hill School
4 miles, SW
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Abraxas Academy
4 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 19540, PA

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Alvernia University
5 miles, N
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Albright College
9 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 19540, PA

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Reading Hospital
7 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 19540, PA

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