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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
$114,181
Median income
$354,700
Median home value
39.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $48,692. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.7%. The typical home here is valued at $354,700 (56% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,356 monthly, and 84.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Berks County, letting you compare 19518 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 19518?

41.2

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.9%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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

$48,692

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19518 ranks nationally

Douglassville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$114,181 Top 12% higher than 88% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.6%

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

What does housing look like?

6,382

Total Housing Units

6,162

Occupied Units

220

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$354,700

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19518 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19518 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Berks County

19606 standard
Reading, PA
Pop: 34,416
19601 standard
Reading, PA
Pop: 32,998
19604 standard
Reading, PA
Pop: 27,658
19608 standard
Reading, PA
Pop: 22,719
19607 standard
Reading, PA
Pop: 22,544
19605 standard
Reading, PA
Pop: 18,985

Related Areas

Berks County Douglassville, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.