PlainZIP

Kempton, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19529

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

3,131
21/sq mi
$94,286
Median income
$385,900
Median home value
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19529 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19529 covers 150.5 square miles in Kempton, Berks County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,131 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19529 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,286 (21% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,249. Poverty here runs at 6.8%, with unemployment measured at 3.0%. The typical home here is valued at $385,900 (70% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,474 monthly, and 84.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19529, plus 6 more within Berks County, give a clearer read than the 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 19529

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kempton, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19529.

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 19529, Kempton, 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

3,131

Population

150.5

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19529?

50.9

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 89.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$94,286

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$42,249

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19529 ranks nationally

Kempton, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,286 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 69.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,248

Total Housing Units

1,132

Occupied Units

116

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$385,900

Median Home Value

+70% vs state

$1,474

Median Rent

1966

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

+3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

280

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+180%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19529 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.2% 188
2021 +8.3% 204
2022 +10.0% 224
2023 +21.1% 271
2024 +3.2% 280

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 49 business establishments in ZIP 19529, employing approximately 236 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,301,000.

49

Businesses

236

Employees

$10.3M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 26.5%
Retail trade 8 16.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 12.2%
Manufacturing 5 10.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 10.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 8.2%

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 19529 vs 19534 →

ZIP 19529 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 19529 ranks #7 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 19529 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 19529 ranks #3 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
19534 Lenhartsville, PA 2,041 4.0 mi
19564 Virginville, PA 90 7.6 mi
17960 New Ringgold, PA 3,868 6.4 mi
18211 Andreas, PA 1,304 8.0 mi
18066 New Tripoli, PA 6,005 6.7 mi
19530 Kutztown, PA 16,432 7.9 mi
19526 Hamburg, PA 11,039 9.1 mi
19555 Shoemakersville, PA 3,406 10.5 mi
18252 Tamaqua, PA 11,188 11.4 mi
19511 Bowers, PA 215 12.0 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 Kempton, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19529 in? ▼
ZIP code 19529 (Kempton) 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 19529? ▼
ZIP code 19529 in Kempton, PA has a population of 3,131 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19529? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19529 is $94,286, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19529? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19529 is $385,900, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19529? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19529 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19529? ▼
ZIP code 19529 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19529? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19529 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19529? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19529 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 19529? ▼
In ZIP code 19529, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% 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 19529? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19529 is 30.6 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 19529? ▼
In ZIP code 19529, 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 19529? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19529 is 6.8% 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.