The 19526 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Hamburg, PA (Berks County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 11,256. The median household income is at $61,161, while an estimated 6% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 19526 has a median age of approximately 45.6 years, with 24.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 85.3% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $35,061.
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In ZIP Code 19526, 85.3% of the population graduated high school, while 17.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 44.7% in this Berks County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 44.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.1% |
| Associate's degree | 9.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 19526 are older than average. The median age of 45.6 years in ZIP Code 19526 is approximately 19.69% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.0% of the population in 19526 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 19526 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.5% |
| 85 years and over | 2.3% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 19526 is $61,161, while the region's mean household income is $82,254. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $35,061. The per capita income in ZIP Code 19526 of $35,061 is approximately 2.06% more than the per capita income in Pennsylvania overall of $34,352. An estimated 5.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 40% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.6% of the population in 19526 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.8% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.2% of 19526 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 19526, 98.7% is one race, while 1.3% are two or more races. Approximately 2.7% of 19526 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 19526 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.1%), followed by Black or African American (1.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.2% |
In ZIP Code 19526, 96.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Berks County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 19526, an estimated 25.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.6% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Berks County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 25.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 19526 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 19526 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 19526 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.76 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.53% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.77% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 19526 | 10.95¢/kWh | 5.61¢/kWh | 1.41¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.46¢/kWh | 12.75¢/kWh | 9.12¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 19526 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.47 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.25 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.84 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.4 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.3 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.5 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.82 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.66 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.51 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.51 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.69 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.13 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 19526, 64.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.9 minutes. Approximately 20.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 19526 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 19.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.5% of 19526 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.5% |
| Construction | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 20.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.5% |
| Retail trade | 14.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.8% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.6% |
| Public administration | 3.3% |