ZIP Code 19551
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Robesonia · Berks County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 5,034
- Median income
- $90,504
- Median home value
- $264,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.7%
- Land area
- 64.5 sq mi
78/sq mi
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.3
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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)
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 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 |
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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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