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Leesport, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19533

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

7,686
166/sq mi
$105,179
Median income
$313,600
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
166
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19533 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19533 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leesport, Berks County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,686 residents across 46.3 square miles, a density of 166 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19533 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,179 (35% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,034. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $313,600 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,020 per month, and 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berks County, so you can benchmark 19533 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 19533

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leesport, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19533.

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 19533, Leesport, 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

7,686

Population

46.3

Area (sq mi)

166

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19533?

46.9

Median Age

54.6%

Male

45.4%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$105,179

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$45,034

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19533 ranks nationally

Leesport, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,179 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,094

Total Housing Units

3,033

Occupied Units

61

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$313,600

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$1,020

Median Rent

1975

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

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19533 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 163
2021 +11.8% 183
2022 +18.3% 216
2023 +9.3% 236
2024 +2.4% 242

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 176 business establishments in ZIP 19533, employing approximately 4,488 people with a combined annual payroll of $241,984,000.

176

Businesses

4,488

Employees

$242.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 25 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 24 13.6%
Construction 20 11.4%
Manufacturing 16 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 14 8.0%
Wholesale trade 13 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 12 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.7%
Finance and insurance 8 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.4%
Information 3 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 19533 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 19533 ranks #8 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 19533 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 19533 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
19605 Reading, PA 18,985 2.9 mi
19541 Mohrsville, PA 4,403 4.3 mi
19610 Reading, PA 15,258 5.8 mi
19609 Reading, PA 9,946 6.7 mi
19555 Shoemakersville, PA 3,406 5.2 mi
19560 Temple, PA 7,805 5.1 mi
19601 Reading, PA 32,998 5.5 mi
19510 Blandon, PA 7,639 5.8 mi
19526 Hamburg, PA 11,039 8.5 mi
19604 Reading, PA 27,658 6.1 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 Leesport, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19533 in? ▼
ZIP code 19533 (Leesport) 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 19533? ▼
ZIP code 19533 in Leesport, PA has a population of 7,686 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19533? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19533 is $105,179, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19533? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19533 is $313,600, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19533? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19533 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19533? ▼
ZIP code 19533 has 176 business establishments employing approximately 4,488 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19533? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19533 are: Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (24), Construction (20). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19533? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19533 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 19533? ▼
In ZIP code 19533, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 19533? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19533 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19533? ▼
In ZIP code 19533, 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 19533? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19533 is 4.9% 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.