Bally, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19503
Berks County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,142
- 296/sq mi High-density area
- $77,411
- Median income Near-median income area
- $234,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bally pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 296
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19503 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 19503 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bally, Berks County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,142 residents across 3.9 square miles, a density of 296 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19503 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,411 (1% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,478. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 1.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $234,600 (3% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,122; 73.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berks County, so 19503 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 19503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bally, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19503.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19503, Bally, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,142
Population
3.9
Area (sq mi)
296
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19503?
43.8
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
2.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$77,411
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$39,478
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19503 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Bally, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$77,411 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
499housing units
499
Total Housing Units
485
Occupied Units
14
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,600
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,122
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 19503, employing approximately 959 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,863,000.
46
Businesses
959
Employees
$46.9M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 15.2% |
| Construction | 5 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 10.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 19503 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18062
Macungie (18062)
24,351 residents
- 19525
Gilbertsville (19525)
14,107 residents
- 18041 5,424
East Greenville (18041)
5,424 residents
- 19504 4,998
Barto (19504)
4,998 residents
- 19505 3,226
Bechtelsville (19505)
3,226 residents
- 19503 1,142
Bally (19503)
1,142 residents
- 18056 943
Hereford (18056)
943 residents
- 18070 739
Palm (18070)
739 residents
- 19545 428
New Berlinville (19545)
428 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19503 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19503 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19525
Gilbertsville (19525)
$140,403 median income
- 19472
Sassamansville (19472)
$113,056 median income
- 19435
Frederick (19435)
$111,667 median income
- 18062
Macungie (18062)
$110,675 median income
- 18056
Hereford (18056)
$104,844 median income
- 19504
Barto (19504)
$98,859 median income
- 18041
East Greenville (18041)
$98,615 median income
- 19505
Bechtelsville (19505)
$95,500 median income
- 19545
New Berlinville (19545)
$90,188 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19503 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19504 | Barto, PA | 4,998 | 0.6 mi |
| 19505 | Bechtelsville, PA | 3,226 | 2.9 mi |
| 18070 | Palm, PA | 739 | 2.9 mi |
| 19472 | Sassamansville, PA | 74 | 4.7 mi |
| 18056 | Hereford, PA | 943 | 3.4 mi |
| 18041 | East Greenville, PA | 5,424 | 3.4 mi |
| 19435 | Frederick, PA | 100 | 5.4 mi |
| 18062 | Macungie, PA | 24,351 | 6.7 mi |
| 19525 | Gilbertsville, PA | 14,107 | 6.8 mi |
| 19545 | New Berlinville, PA | 428 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19503, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,142 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 19503 in?
ZIP code 19503 (Bally) is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Berks County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/berks-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 19503?
ZIP code 19503 in Bally, PA has a population of 1,142 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19503?
The median household income in ZIP 19503 is $77,411, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19503?
The median home value in ZIP 19503 is $234,600, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19503?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19503 is White at 82.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19503?
ZIP code 19503 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 959 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19503?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19503 are: Manufacturing (7), Other services (except public administration) (7), Construction (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19503?
In ZIP code 19503, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 19503?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19503 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19503?
In ZIP code 19503, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19503?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19503 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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