Robesonia, PA · standard
ZIP Code 19551
Berks County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,034
- 78/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $90,504
- Median income Above-median income area
- $264,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Robesonia pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 78
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19551 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19551 (Robesonia, PA) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.5 in 2023 to 252.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19551 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Robesonia, Berks County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,034 residents across 64.5 square miles, a density of 78 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19551 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,504 (16% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,640. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.6% and unemployment is 1.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $264,200 (16% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 84.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,079.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berks County, so 19551 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 19551
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Robesonia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19551.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19551, Robesonia, 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
5,034
Population
64.5
Area (sq mi)
78
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19551?
48.3
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
1.6%
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?
$90,504
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$40,640
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19551 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Robesonia, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$90,504 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,895housing units
1,895
Total Housing Units
1,835
Occupied Units
60
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$264,200
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,079
Median Rent
1972
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
253
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+153%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19551 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 168 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 190 |
| 2022 | +7.8% | 204 |
| 2023 | +16.8% | 239 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 253 |
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 114 business establishments in ZIP 19551, employing approximately 1,752 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,238,000.
114
Businesses
1,752
Employees
$95.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 15.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 14 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 8.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 7.9% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.4% |
| Information | 4 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.6% |
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 19551 vs 19565 →
ZIP 19551 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19608
Reading (19608)
22,719 residents
- 17517
Denver (17517)
15,391 residents
- 19565 8,531
Wernersville (19565)
8,531 residents
- 17578 7,485
Stevens (17578)
7,485 residents
- 19506 7,356
Bernville (19506)
7,356 residents
- 17569 5,448
Reinholds (17569)
5,448 residents
- 19567 5,388
Womelsdorf (19567)
5,388 residents
- 17073 5,271
Newmanstown (17073)
5,271 residents
- 19551 5,034
Robesonia (19551)
5,034 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19551 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19551 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19608
Reading (19608)
$110,173 median income
- 19506
Bernville (19506)
$106,422 median income
- 17517
Denver (17517)
$99,202 median income
- 19565
Wernersville (19565)
$96,325 median income
- 17569
Reinholds (17569)
$96,313 median income
- 17087
Richland (17087)
$93,150 median income
- 19567
Womelsdorf (19567)
$91,458 median income
- 17073
Newmanstown (17073)
$91,452 median income
- 19551
Robesonia (19551)
$90,504 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19551 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19565 | Wernersville, PA | 8,531 | 3.1 mi |
| 19567 | Womelsdorf, PA | 5,388 | 4.4 mi |
| 19506 | Bernville, PA | 7,356 | 7.0 mi |
| 17517 | Denver, PA | 15,391 | 8.0 mi |
| 17569 | Reinholds, PA | 5,448 | 6.7 mi |
| 19608 | Reading, PA | 22,719 | 6.5 mi |
| 17578 | Stevens, PA | 7,485 | 9.6 mi |
| 17087 | Richland, PA | 2,767 | 7.1 mi |
| 17039 | Kleinfeltersville, PA | 37 | 7.1 mi |
| 17073 | Newmanstown, PA | 5,271 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19551, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,034 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 19551 in?
ZIP code 19551 (Robesonia) 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 19551?
ZIP code 19551 in Robesonia, PA has a population of 5,034 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19551?
The median household income in ZIP 19551 is $90,504, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19551?
The median home value in ZIP 19551 is $264,200, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19551?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19551 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19551?
ZIP code 19551 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 1,752 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19551?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19551 are: Other services (except public administration) (18), Manufacturing (15), Construction (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19551?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19551 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 19551?
In ZIP code 19551, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 19551?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19551 is 26.6 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 19551?
In ZIP code 19551, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19551?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19551 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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