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Shoemakersville, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19555

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

3,406
96/sq mi
$89,583
Median income
$239,900
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
96
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19555 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19555 covers 35.3 square miles in Shoemakersville, Berks County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,406 residents on file, a density of 96 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19555 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,583 (15% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,954. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $239,900 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,167 per month, and 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Berks County, letting you compare 19555 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 19555

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shoemakersville, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19555.

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 19555, Shoemakersville, 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

3,406

Population

35.3

Area (sq mi)

96

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19555?

45.8

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$89,583

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$40,954

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19555 ranks nationally

Shoemakersville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,583 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,575

Total Housing Units

1,466

Occupied Units

109

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$239,900

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,167

Median Rent

1962

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

-9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19555 have decreased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 164
2021 +13.5% 186
2022 +17.0% 218
2023 +26.3% 275
2024 -9.0% 250

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 75 business establishments in ZIP 19555, employing approximately 1,463 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,049,000.

75

Businesses

1,463

Employees

$92.0M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 17.3%
Other services (except public administration) 11 14.7%
Construction 10 13.3%
Transportation and warehousing 10 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 7 9.3%
Manufacturing 5 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.3%
Wholesale trade 3 4.0%
Finance and insurance 3 4.0%

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 19555 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 19555 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 19555 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 19555 ranks #6 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
19541 Mohrsville, PA 4,403 4.0 mi
19526 Hamburg, PA 11,039 4.3 mi
19605 Reading, PA 18,985 6.6 mi
19564 Virginville, PA 90 4.5 mi
19533 Leesport, PA 7,686 5.2 mi
19510 Blandon, PA 7,639 4.8 mi
19560 Temple, PA 7,805 6.9 mi
19601 Reading, PA 32,998 9.8 mi
19534 Lenhartsville, PA 2,041 6.8 mi
19549 Port Clinton, PA 326 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Berks County

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Pop: 34,416
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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 Shoemakersville, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19555 in? ▼
ZIP code 19555 (Shoemakersville) 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 19555? ▼
ZIP code 19555 in Shoemakersville, PA has a population of 3,406 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19555? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19555 is $89,583, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19555? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19555 is $239,900, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19555? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19555 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19555? ▼
ZIP code 19555 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 1,463 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19555? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19555 are: Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (11), Construction (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19555? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19555 decreased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 19555? ▼
In ZIP code 19555, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 19555? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19555 is 23.7 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 19555? ▼
In ZIP code 19555, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19555? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19555 is 7.7% 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.