19503 ZIP Code — Bally, PA

Berks County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19503 is located in Bally, Pennsylvania, within Berks County. It covers approximately 1.61 square miles and serves a population of 1,108 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610.

About ZIP code 19503

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $219,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $72,500. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 19503 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,108

population

1.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19503 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19503

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19503. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bally	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19504 Barto (0.5 mi) 19505 Bechtelsville (2.3 mi) 18070 Palm (3.4 mi) 18056 Hereford (3.7 mi) 18041 East Greenville (4.2 mi) 19435 Frederick (5.5 mi) 18073 Pennsburg (5.6 mi) 18076 Red Hill (5.7 mi) 19512 Boyertown (6.1 mi) 19525 Gilbertsville (6.2 mi) 18011 Alburtis (6.3 mi) 18074 Perkiomenville (6.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,108
Population density	688 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	1.61 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.4010
Longitude	-75.5870
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	610

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.2%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	5.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,108

Population

688

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$72,500

Median household income

$35,375

Per capita income

$219,100

Median home value

$1,161

Median monthly rent

72.6%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

342

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	242	21.8%
18 and over	866	78.2%
65 and over	215	19.4%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.9%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Other race 3.8%

Black or African American 1.5%

Asian 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	970	82.9%
Two or more races	64	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	62	5.3%
Other race	44	3.8%
Black or African American	17	1.5%
Asian	13	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.2%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	5.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$72,500

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 33.3%

$200k–$300k 57.9%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,100
Median rent / month	$1,161
Owner occupied	72.6%
Renter occupied	27.4%
Vacant	4.5%
Single-family detached	57.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.2%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	11.9%
1939 or earlier	28.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	21.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	31.7%
2 vehicles	44.1%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.9%
Electricity	28.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%
Fuel oil	40.0%
Wood	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	190	43.0%
Cohabiting couple	81	18.3%
Male householder, no spouse	48	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	123	27.8%
Households with children under 18	158	35.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	33.9%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	28.5%
Married	47.5%	40.4%
Separated	2.3%	2.3%
Widowed	2.8%	11.9%
Divorced	15.9%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 41.0%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	4.1%
Kindergarten	19	7.1%
Elementary school	129	48.3%
High school	52	19.5%
College / grad school	56	21.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.6%

Manufacturing 20.1%

Retail trade 13.7%

Construction 9.3%

Other services 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Professional & management 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Information 0.3%

Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.8%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	25.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.0%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 12.3%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	12.4%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.4%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,066	96.2%
Spanish	5	0.5%
Other Indo-European	3	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,086	98.0%
Born in same state	1,054	95.1%
Born in different state	926	83.6%
Foreign born	32	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	22	2.0%
Not a US citizen	20	90.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	101	9.1%
French	91	8.2%
Arab	53	4.8%
English	16	1.4%
Dutch	10	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	0.8%
Irish	7	0.6%
German	5	0.5%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	89.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19503

What city is ZIP code 19503 in?

ZIP code 19503 is primarily assigned to Bally, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19503 in?

ZIP code 19503 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 19503 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 19503 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 19503?

ZIP code 19503 has an estimated population of 1,108 residents, with a density of 688 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19503?

The median home value in ZIP code 19503 is $219,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19503?

The median household income in ZIP code 19503 is $72,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 19503 in?

ZIP code 19503 observes the EST timezone.