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Topton, PA
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19562.
Population
2,215
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,197
ZIP codes
1
Topton and its ZIP codes
Topton at a glance
- Topton is about 11 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $92,552 a year, 19% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,400 (15% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,242 a month.
Local data for Topton, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Topton, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,552
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$216,400
Median rent
$1,242/mo
Homeownership
71.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (850), Italian Americans (167), Irish Americans (101).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for Topton.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -1.3 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
PPP loans
$3.5M
41 loans, 340 jobs reported
How people get to work
Topton, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Topton, 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
48.7 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Topton
1 in or overlapping Topton. Population shown
Cities near Topton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MertztownCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.1 |
| BowersCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.6 |
| MaxatawnyCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.1 |
| LyonsBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.4 |
| DryvilleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.4 |
| KutztownBorough | 4.1 mi | 1.6 |
| BreinigsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.4 |
| Kutztown UniversityCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| New JerusalemCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.8 |
| AlburtisBorough | 5.3 mi | 0.7 |
| TrexlertownCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.1 |
| Ancient OaksCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.4 |
| FleetwoodBorough | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| MacungieBorough | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| WalnuttownCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
| VirginvilleCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Topton, PA in?
- Topton is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Topton, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Topton include 19562.
- What is the population of Topton, PA?
- About 2,215 people live in Topton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Topton?
- Nearby places include Mertztown (1.8 mi), Bowers (2.5 mi), Maxatawny (2.7 mi), Lyons (3.5 mi), Dryville (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023