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Hamburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19526

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

11,039
74/sq mi
$69,483
Median income
$221,000
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hamburg pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
74
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19526 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19526 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hamburg, Berks County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,039 residents across 149.6 square miles, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19526 reports a modest median household income of $69,483 (11% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,637. Local economic indicators show a 5.1% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $221,000 for a typical home value (3% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,100 a month; 77.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berks County, so you can benchmark 19526 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 19526

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hamburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19526.

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 19526, Hamburg, 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

11,039

Population

149.6

Area (sq mi)

74

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 19526?

43.3

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

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?

$69,483

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$39,637

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19526 ranks nationally

Hamburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,483 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,263

Total Housing Units

4,959

Occupied Units

304

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$221,000

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$1,100

Median Rent

1974

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

-6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19526 have decreased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 174
2021 +25.0% 217
2022 -1.0% 215
2023 +9.9% 236
2024 -6.0% 222

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 276 business establishments in ZIP 19526, employing approximately 7,295 people with a combined annual payroll of $284,166,000.

276

Businesses

7,295

Employees

$284.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 47 17.0%
Other services (except public administration) 46 16.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 24 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 23 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 6.2%
Construction 16 5.8%
Manufacturing 16 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 16 5.8%
Wholesale trade 12 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 4.3%
Finance and insurance 10 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.4%
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 19526 vs 19549 →

ZIP 19526 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 19526 ranks #2 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 19526 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 19526 ranks #null 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
19549 Port Clinton, PA 326 2.9 mi
19541 Mohrsville, PA 4,403 4.9 mi
19555 Shoemakersville, PA 3,406 4.3 mi
19533 Leesport, PA 7,686 8.5 mi
19554 Shartlesville, PA 374 6.1 mi
19564 Virginville, PA 90 6.6 mi
19534 Lenhartsville, PA 2,041 6.7 mi
17922 Auburn, PA 4,783 6.9 mi
17961 Orwigsburg, PA 6,958 7.8 mi
19605 Reading, PA 18,985 10.6 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 Hamburg, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19526 in? ▼
ZIP code 19526 (Hamburg) 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 19526? ▼
ZIP code 19526 in Hamburg, PA has a population of 11,039 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19526? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19526 is $69,483, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19526? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19526 is $221,000, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19526? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19526 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19526? ▼
ZIP code 19526 has 276 business establishments employing approximately 7,295 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19526? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19526 are: Retail trade (47), Other services (except public administration) (46), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19526? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19526 decreased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 19526? ▼
In ZIP code 19526, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 19526? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19526 is 27.5 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 19526? ▼
In ZIP code 19526, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19526? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19526 is 5.1% 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.