ZIP Code 19529

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Kempton · Berks County · Pennsylvania

Population
3,131

21/sq mi

Median income
$94,286

▲ 24% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$385,900

▲ 39% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
41.8%

Median age 50.9

Land area
150.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 19529 in Kempton, Pennsylvania has a population of 3,131. The median household income is $94,286, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $385,900, 39% above the US average. 41.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 19529 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 150.5 square miles in Kempton, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 3,131 residents, producing a population density of 21 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19529 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19529 sits at $94,286 (21% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,249. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $385,900 (70% above the state average) with median rent at $1,474 per month, and 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19529 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berks County, so you can benchmark 19529 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 19529

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,131

Population

150.5

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Kempton, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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