ZIP Code 19536

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Lyon Station · Berks County · Pennsylvania

Population
490

490/sq mi

Median income
$55,347

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$179,800

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.5%

Median age 50.6

Land area
1.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 19536 in Lyon Station, Pennsylvania has a population of 490. The median household income is $55,347, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $179,800, 35% below the US average. 9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 19536 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.0 square miles in Lyon Station, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 490 residents, producing a population density of 490 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 19536 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19536 sits at $55,347 (29% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,727. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $179,800 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $975 per month, and 64.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19536 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berks County, so you can benchmark 19536 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 →

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 19536, Lyon Station, 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

490

Population

1.0

Area (sq mi)

490

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19536?

50.6

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
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 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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?

$55,347

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$29,727

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

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

What does housing look like?

242

Total Housing Units

236

Occupied Units

6

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.0%
Renter 36.0%

$179,800

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$975

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 19536, employing approximately 8,668 people with a combined annual payroll of $537,403,000.

9

Businesses

8,668

Employees

$537.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 44.4%

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 19536 vs 19511 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
19511 Bowers, PA 215 0.8 mi
19530 Kutztown, PA 16,432 4.1 mi
19539 Mertztown, PA 4,597 3.7 mi
19562 Topton, PA 2,622 3.4 mi
19522 Fleetwood, PA 14,229 3.9 mi
19547 Oley, PA 4,222 6.9 mi
18011 Alburtis, PA 5,450 5.9 mi
19538 Maxatawny, PA 64 5.5 mi
19510 Blandon, PA 7,639 6.9 mi
19564 Virginville, PA 90 6.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19536 in?
ZIP code 19536 (Lyon Station) 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 19536?
ZIP code 19536 in Lyon Station, PA has a population of 490 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19536?
The median household income in ZIP 19536 is $55,347, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19536?
The median home value in ZIP 19536 is $179,800, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19536?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19536 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19536?
ZIP code 19536 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 8,668 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19536?
In ZIP code 19536, 74.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19536?
In ZIP code 19536, approximately 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19536?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19536 is 10.5% 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 Lyon Station, 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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