| ZIP Code | 19539 |
| ZIP Code Name | Mertztown |
| Primary County | Berks County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 4,071 |
| Area Code(s) | 484 / 610 |
| Current Time | EST |
19539 is a United States ZIP Code located in Mertztown Pennsylvania. Portions of 19539 are also in Breinigsville and Dryville and Topton and Lyons and Longswamp Township and Rockland Township (Berks County) and Maxatawny Township and Upper Macungie Township and District Township. 19539 is entirely within Berks County. 19539 is within Metro Philadelphia.
19539 can be classified socioeconically as a Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 19539 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 19539 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 19539 is White. The current unemployment level in 19539 is 3.6%.
| Population | 4,071 |
| Population Growth Rate | -14.92% |
| Population Density | 187 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,738 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.9% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $87,042 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $68,170 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 3.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 98.34% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 92.47% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,032 | 98.34% |
| Black | 32 | 0.78% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 430 | 93.28% |
| Black | 5 | 1.08% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 4.34% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 113 | 4.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 505 | 18.26% |
| High School Diploma | 1,145 | 41.41% |
| No High School Diploma | 39 | 1.41% |
| GED or Alternate | 171 | 6.18% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 269 | 9.73% |
| Associates Degree | 280 | 10.13% |
| Masters Degree | 183 | 6.62% |
| Professional Degree | 52 | 1.88% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 40.49070740,-75.68990326 |
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| Region | Metro Philadelphia |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Reading, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 22 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67a - Northern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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