The 19543 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Morgantown, PA (Berks County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 6,141. Median househould income is at $89,970, with an estimated 6% of the population living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 19543 has a median age of approximately 41.3 years, with 16.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 91.9% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $36,547.
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In ZIP Code 19543, 91.9% of the population graduated high school, while 38.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.5% in this Berks County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.6% |
| Associate's degree | 8.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 25.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 12.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 19543 are older than average. The median age of 41.3 years in ZIP Code 19543 is approximately 8.4% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.4% of the population in 19543 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 19543 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over | 1.4% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 19543 is $89,970, while the region's mean household income is $102,685. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $36,547. The per capita income in ZIP Code 19543 of $36,547 is approximately 6.39% more than the per capita income in Pennsylvania overall of $34,352. An estimated 5.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 41.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.0% of the population in 19543 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 14.9% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.6% of 19543 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 25.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 9.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 19543, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 2.6% of 19543 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 19543 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.3%), followed by Black or African American (1.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 19543, 96.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% 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 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 19543, an estimated 29.1% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 21.8% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Berks County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 29.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 13.1% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 19543 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 21.73¢/kWh | 13.33¢/kWh | 10.1¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.34¢/kWh | 14.19¢/kWh | 9.17¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 19543 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.58 | ||
| Feb | 4.73 | ||
| Mar | 4.71 | ||
| Apr | 5.47 | ||
| May | 5.35 | ||
| Jun | 5.65 | ||
| Jul | 5.84 | ||
| Aug | 5.63 | ||
| Sep | 5.35 | ||
| Oct | 4.51 | ||
| Nov | 4.03 | ||
| Dec | 3.21 |
In 19543, 72.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.6 minutes. Approximately 22.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 19543 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.1% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 19543 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.6% |
| Construction | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Retail trade | 9.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.5% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 16.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.5% |
| Public administration | 3.5% |