ZIP Code 19551

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Robesonia · Berks County · Pennsylvania

Population
5,034

78/sq mi

Median income
$90,504

▲ 19% vs US

higher than 74% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$264,200

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.7%

Median age 48.3

Land area
64.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 19551 in Robesonia, Pennsylvania has a population of 5,034. The median household income is $90,504, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $264,200, 5% below the US average. 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 19551 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 64.5 square miles in Robesonia, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 5,034 residents, producing a population density of 78 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 19551 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19551 sits at $90,504 (16% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,640. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $264,200 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,079 per month, and 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19551 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berks County, so you can benchmark 19551 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 19551

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19551.

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 19551, Robesonia, 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

5,034

Population

64.5

Area (sq mi)

78

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19551?

48.3

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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

$40,640

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 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 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,895

Total Housing Units

1,835

Occupied Units

60

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$264,200

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$1,079

Median Rent

1972

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

+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

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17517 Denver, PA 15,391 8.0 mi
17569 Reinholds, PA 5,448 6.7 mi
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17087 Richland, PA 2,767 7.1 mi
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17073 Newmanstown, PA 5,271 7.2 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Robesonia, 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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