ZIP Code 19540, PA
Living in 19540
Bikeability10
Walkability18
Commute58
Public Transit8
Affordability39
Public Safety84
Airports43
Hospitals55
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools47
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation-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
$81kMedian 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
$239kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$749Median 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
Trostle Hill School
3 miles, W
Berks County Montessori Country Day School
4 miles, NW
Silver Hill School
4 miles, SW
Abraxas Academy
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 19540, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 19540, PA
Reading Hospital
7 miles, N
Surgical Institute of Reading
8 miles, N
St Joseph Medical Center
10 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 19540, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
40 miles, NE
Harrisburg International Airport
42 miles, W
Philadelphia International Airport
46 miles, SE
Trenton Mercer Airport
61 miles, E