ZIP Code 19503

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Bally · Berks County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,142

296/sq mi

Median income
$77,411

▲ 1% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$234,600

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.7%

Median age 43.8

Land area
3.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 19503 in Bally, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,142. The median household income is $77,411, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $234,600, 16% below the US average. 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 19503 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.9 square miles in Bally, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,142 residents, producing a population density of 296 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19503 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19503 sits at $77,411 (1% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,478. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $234,600 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,122 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19503 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berks County, so you can benchmark 19503 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 19503

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19503.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,142

Population

3.9

Area (sq mi)

296

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19503?

43.8

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 82.8%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

$39,478

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

499

Total Housing Units

485

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$234,600

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Bally, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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