ZIP Code 19530
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Kutztown · Berks County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 16,432
- Median income
- $71,554
- Median home value
- $292,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.7%
- Land area
- 144.6 sq mi
114/sq mi
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 24.6
New York
ZIP code 19530 in Kutztown, Pennsylvania has a population of 16,432. The median household income is $71,554, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $292,500, 5% above the US average. 33.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19530 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 144.6 square miles in Kutztown, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 16,432 residents, producing a population density of 114 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 19530 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19530 sits at $71,554 (8% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,401. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $292,500 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $1,186 per month, and 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19530 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berks County, so you can benchmark 19530 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 19530
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19530.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
31 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, 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 19530, Kutztown, 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
16,432
Population
144.6
Area (sq mi)
114
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19530?
24.6
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
3.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$71,554
Median Household Income
-8% vs state
$29,401
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
4,889
Total Housing Units
4,654
Occupied Units
235
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$292,500
Median Home Value
+29% vs state
$1,186
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
+0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19530 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 163 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 178 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 202 |
| 2023 | +15.8% | 234 |
| 2024 | +0.6% | 235 |
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 368 business establishments in ZIP 19530, employing approximately 5,267 people with a combined annual payroll of $253,829,000.
368
Businesses
5,267
Employees
$253.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 54 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 31 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.6% |
| Information | 4 | 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 19530 vs 19536 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19536 | Lyon Station, PA | 490 | 4.1 mi |
| 19538 | Maxatawny, PA | 64 | 4.1 mi |
| 19511 | Bowers, PA | 215 | 4.1 mi |
| 19562 | Topton, PA | 2,622 | 4.6 mi |
| 19564 | Virginville, PA | 90 | 5.2 mi |
| 19522 | Fleetwood, PA | 14,229 | 6.6 mi |
| 19534 | Lenhartsville, PA | 2,041 | 5.6 mi |
| 19539 | Mertztown, PA | 4,597 | 5.7 mi |
| 18031 | Breinigsville, PA | 7,528 | 6.7 mi |
| 18066 | New Tripoli, PA | 6,005 | 8.9 mi |
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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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