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Bernville, PA
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Population
802
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,889
ZIP codes
0
Bernville and its ZIP codes
Bernville at a glance
- Bernville is about 6.5 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $89,167 a year, 14% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,700 (7% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,151 a month.
Local data for Bernville, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bernville, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,167
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$235,700
Median rent
$1,151/mo
Homeownership
83.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.0%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (361), Irish Americans (133), Italian Americans (59).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for Bernville.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,982
175,054 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,942
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $6,288 per person
How people get to work
Bernville, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.8%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bernville, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,910
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
684
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
48.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Bernville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New SchaefferstownCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1 |
| ShartlesvilleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.9 |
| StrausstownCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.2 |
| WomelsdorfBorough | 6.2 mi | 0.9 |
| RobesoniaBorough | 6.2 mi | 0.9 |
| DaubervilleCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.1 |
| CenterportBorough | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| RehrersburgCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| SchubertCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| WernersvilleBorough | 7.3 mi | 0.8 |
| StouchsburgCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.3 |
| MohrsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| LeesportBorough | 7.6 mi | 0.7 |
| NewmanstownCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.2 |
| Fox ChaseCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Spring RidgeCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bernville, PA in?
- Bernville is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Bernville, PA?
- About 802 people live in Bernville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bernville?
- Nearby places include New Schaefferstown (3.3 mi), Shartlesville (5.5 mi), Strausstown (5.5 mi), Womelsdorf (6.2 mi), Robesonia (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023