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Fleetwood, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19522

Berks County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,229
122/sq mi
$97,507
Median income
$279,300
Median home value
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fleetwood pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
122
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19522 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19522 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fleetwood, Berks County, Pennsylvania, home to 14,229 residents across 116.4 square miles, a density of 122 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19522 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,507 (25% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,127. Local economic indicators show a 4.8% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $279,300 for a typical home value (23% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,244 a month; 83.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 28 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 19522 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 19522

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fleetwood, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19522.

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 19522, Fleetwood, 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

14,229

Population

116.4

Area (sq mi)

122

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19522?

46.4

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

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?

$97,507

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$45,127

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19522 ranks nationally

Fleetwood, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,507 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,625

Total Housing Units

5,547

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$279,300

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,244

Median Rent

1980

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

+7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19522 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 170
2021 +9.9% 187
2022 +11.7% 209
2023 +11.0% 232
2024 +7.6% 250

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 286 business establishments in ZIP 19522, employing approximately 2,623 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,104,000.

286

Businesses

2,623

Employees

$126.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 53 18.5%
Other services (except public administration) 47 16.4%
Retail trade 33 11.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 21 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 5.2%
Manufacturing 14 4.9%
Wholesale trade 12 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 12 4.2%
Accommodation and food services 11 3.9%
Finance and insurance 8 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.5%
Educational services 5 1.8%
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 19522 vs 19510 →

ZIP 19522 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 19522 ranks #3 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 19522 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 19522 ranks #4 of 9 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
19510 Blandon, PA 7,639 3.4 mi
19536 Lyon Station, PA 490 3.9 mi
19511 Bowers, PA 215 4.7 mi
19547 Oley, PA 4,222 5.4 mi
19560 Temple, PA 7,805 5.0 mi
19535 Limekiln, PA 23 7.5 mi
19564 Virginville, PA 90 5.9 mi
19530 Kutztown, PA 16,432 6.6 mi
19606 Reading, PA 34,416 7.9 mi
19539 Mertztown, PA 4,597 7.4 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 Fleetwood, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19522 in? ▼
ZIP code 19522 (Fleetwood) 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 19522? ▼
ZIP code 19522 in Fleetwood, PA has a population of 14,229 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19522? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19522 is $97,507, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19522? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19522 is $279,300, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19522? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19522 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19522? ▼
ZIP code 19522 has 286 business establishments employing approximately 2,623 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19522? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19522 are: Construction (53), Other services (except public administration) (47), Retail trade (33). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19522? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19522 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 19522? ▼
In ZIP code 19522, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% 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 19522? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19522 is 27.6 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 19522? ▼
In ZIP code 19522, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19522? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19522 is 4.8% 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.