Douglassville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19518
Berks County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,734
- 157/sq mi High-density area
- $114,181
- Median income Above-median income area
- $354,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Douglassville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 157
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19518 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19518 (Douglassville, PA) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.3 in 2023 to 240.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19518 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Douglassville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, home to 14,734 residents across 93.6 square miles, a density of 157 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19518 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,181 (47% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,692. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $354,700 (56% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 84.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,356.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berks County, so 19518 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 19518
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Douglassville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19518.
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
27 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 19518, Douglassville, 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
14,734
Population
93.6
Area (sq mi)
157
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19518?
41.2
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
4.0%
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?
$114,181
Median Household Income
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$48,692
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19518 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Douglassville, 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)
$114,181 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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
6,382housing units
6,382
Total Housing Units
6,162
Occupied Units
220
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$354,700
Median Home Value
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$1,356
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19518 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 158 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 179 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 207 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 225 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 240 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 281 business establishments in ZIP 19518, employing approximately 3,752 people with a combined annual payroll of $204,875,000.
281
Businesses
3,752
Employees
$204.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 38 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 12.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 11.0% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.9% |
| Information | 3 | 1.1% |
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 19518 vs 19519 →
ZIP 19518 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19464
Pottstown (19464)
45,788 residents
- 19606
Reading (19606)
34,416 residents
- 19465 17,038
Pottstown (19465)
17,038 residents
- 19512 16,954
Boyertown (19512)
16,954 residents
- 19508 15,725
Birdsboro (19508)
15,725 residents
- 19518 14,734
Douglassville (19518)
14,734 residents
- 19520 5,465
Elverson (19520)
5,465 residents
- 19547 4,222
Oley (19547)
4,222 residents
- 19523 250
Geigertown (19523)
250 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19518 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19518 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19518
Douglassville (19518)
$114,181 median income
- 19465
Pottstown (19465)
$107,825 median income
- 19520
Elverson (19520)
$100,088 median income
- 19547
Oley (19547)
$89,948 median income
- 19606
Reading (19606)
$85,557 median income
- 19508
Birdsboro (19508)
$84,826 median income
- 19512
Boyertown (19512)
$79,885 median income
- 19464
Pottstown (19464)
$79,787 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19518 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19519 | Earlville, PA | 101 | 3.7 mi |
| 19508 | Birdsboro, PA | 15,725 | 4.7 mi |
| 19535 | Limekiln, PA | 23 | 5.6 mi |
| 19547 | Oley, PA | 4,222 | 7.8 mi |
| 19464 | Pottstown, PA | 45,788 | 7.3 mi |
| 19520 | Elverson, PA | 5,465 | 7.7 mi |
| 19465 | Pottstown, PA | 17,038 | 6.4 mi |
| 19512 | Boyertown, PA | 16,954 | 6.7 mi |
| 19523 | Geigertown, PA | 250 | 6.7 mi |
| 19606 | Reading, PA | 34,416 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19518, 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 (14,734 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 19518 in?
ZIP code 19518 (Douglassville) 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 19518?
ZIP code 19518 in Douglassville, PA has a population of 14,734 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19518?
The median household income in ZIP 19518 is $114,181, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19518?
The median home value in ZIP 19518 is $354,700, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19518?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19518 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19518?
ZIP code 19518 has 281 business establishments employing approximately 3,752 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19518?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19518 are: Construction (38), Other services (except public administration) (36), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19518?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19518 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19518?
In ZIP code 19518, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% 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 19518?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19518 is 30.9 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 19518?
In ZIP code 19518, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19518?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19518 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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