ZIP Code 19559

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Strausstown · Berks County · Pennsylvania

Population
362

495/sq mi

Median income
$100,227

▲ 31% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$202,600

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.8%

Median age 44

Land area
0.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 19559 in Strausstown, Pennsylvania has a population of 362. The median household income is $100,227, which is 31% above the national average. Median home value is $202,600, 27% below the US average. 7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 19559 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.7 square miles in Strausstown, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 362 residents, producing a population density of 495 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 19559 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19559 sits at $100,227 (29% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,255. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $202,600 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,250 per month, and 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19559 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, 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 19559 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 19559, Strausstown, 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

362

Population

0.7

Area (sq mi)

495

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19559?

44.0

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 80.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%

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?

$100,227

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$37,255

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.8%

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

What does housing look like?

133

Total Housing Units

110

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$202,600

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$1,250

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 14 business establishments in ZIP 19559, employing approximately 164 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,961,000.

14

Businesses

164

Employees

$9.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 7 50.0%

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 19559 vs 17979 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
17979 Summit Station, PA 168 4.7 mi
19506 Bernville, PA 7,356 3.8 mi
19554 Shartlesville, PA 374 4.3 mi
19507 Bethel, PA 3,280 5.4 mi
19550 Rehrersburg, PA 641 4.5 mi
17972 Schuylkill Haven, PA 11,627 6.7 mi
19567 Womelsdorf, PA 5,388 7.1 mi
17929 Cressona, PA 1,606 9.4 mi
17922 Auburn, PA 4,783 7.6 mi
17087 Richland, PA 2,767 7.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19559 in?
ZIP code 19559 (Strausstown) 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 19559?
ZIP code 19559 in Strausstown, PA has a population of 362 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19559?
The median household income in ZIP 19559 is $100,227, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19559?
The median home value in ZIP 19559 is $202,600, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19559?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19559 is White at 80.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19559?
ZIP code 19559 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 164 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19559?
In ZIP code 19559, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.8% 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 19559?
In ZIP code 19559, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19559?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19559 is 8.3% 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 Strausstown, 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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