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ZIP 19512

Pop. 15,794·Berks County·195th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,365/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$600
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ZIP 19512 · $1,365
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,100
Research median
$1,580/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,380/yr
At $1,365/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyBerks County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19512 (Boyertown, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,794
Median income
$79,885
Median age
46.4
Renters
26.8%
Age distribution
18.1%
18.6%
23.3%
15.9%
24.1%
Under 1818.1%
18–3418.6%
35–5423.3%
55–6415.9%
65+24.1%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
91.7%
White91.7%
Black1.3%
Hispanic2.7%
Other4%
Education (25+)
42.6%
23.8%
25.9%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma42.6%
Some college23.8%
Bachelor's+25.9%
Housing tenure
73.2%
26.8%
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19512 in Boyertown, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,780 → $79,885
up 11.3%
Population
16,617 → 15,794
down 5.0%
Renter share
26.4% → 26.8%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
25.1% → 25.9%
+0.8 pts

Median household income climbed from $71,780 to $79,885 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.3% shift. Census counts show ZIP 19512 in Boyertown, PA losing about 823 residents over the five-year window, down 5.0% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19512 covers Boyertown, PA. The median rent here is $1,365/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($79,885/yr), ZIP 19512 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19512?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19512 (Boyertown, PA) is $1,365. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19512 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19512's median rent of $1,365/mo is $600 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19512 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19512 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #195 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,365/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19512?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,365/mo in ZIP 19512. The local median household income is $79,885/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19512?

Rent in ZIP 19512 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 19512 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19512 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,365/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($79,885/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19512 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19512 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.8% of ZIP 19512 households are renters, while 73.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19512 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19512 compare to the rest of Boyertown?

ZIP 19512 sits right at the Boyertown citywide median of $1,365/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19512 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19512 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,365/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 19512's median household income ($79,885/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19512 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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