ZIP Code 19511

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Source:

Bowers · Berks County · Pennsylvania

Population
215

265/sq mi

Median income
$50,357

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.1%

Median age 66.7

Land area
0.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 19511 in Bowers, Pennsylvania has a population of 215. The median household income is $50,357, which is 34% below the national average. 9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 19511 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.8 square miles in Bowers, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 215 residents, producing a population density of 265 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 19511 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19511 sits at $50,357 (35% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,573. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19511 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berks County, so you can benchmark 19511 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 →

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 19511, Bowers, 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

215

Population

0.8

Area (sq mi)

265

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19511?

66.7

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$50,357

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$33,573

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.1%

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

What does housing look like?

46

Total Housing Units

18

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

1.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 19511, employing approximately 23 people with a combined annual payroll of $328,000.

5

Businesses

23

Employees

$328K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 19511 vs 19536 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
19536 Lyon Station, PA 490 0.8 mi
19539 Mertztown, PA 4,597 2.9 mi
19562 Topton, PA 2,622 2.6 mi
19530 Kutztown, PA 16,432 4.1 mi
19538 Maxatawny, PA 64 4.9 mi
18011 Alburtis, PA 5,450 5.2 mi
19522 Fleetwood, PA 14,229 4.7 mi
19547 Oley, PA 4,222 7.2 mi
18031 Breinigsville, PA 7,528 6.8 mi
19564 Virginville, PA 90 7.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19511 in?
ZIP code 19511 (Bowers) 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 19511?
ZIP code 19511 in Bowers, PA has a population of 215 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19511?
The median household income in ZIP 19511 is $50,357, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19511?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19511 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19511?
ZIP code 19511 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 23 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19511?
In ZIP code 19511, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Bowers, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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