19516 ZIP Code — Centerport, PA
Berks County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 19516 is located in Centerport, Pennsylvania, within Berks County. It covers approximately 0.09 square miles and serves a population of 160 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 484/610.
160
population
0.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19516 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19516
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19516. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Centerport | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 160 |
| Population density | 1,778 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 011 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.4853 |
| Longitude | -76.0060 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 484/610 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
160
Population
1,778
People per sq mi
50.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$36,969
Per capita income
$225,000
Median home value
$838
Median monthly rent
28.8%
Home ownership
23.1%
Poverty rate
7.5%
Unemployment
23
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
1
4
5–9
4
6
10–14
4
1
15–19
0
2
20–24
2
24
25–34
19
4
35–44
3
12
45–54
9
4
55–59
4
6
60–64
5
18
65–74
14
4
75–84
4
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22 | 13.8% |
| 18 and over | 138 | 86.3% |
| 65 and over | 44 | 27.5% |
| Median age | 50.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.8%
Two or more races
6.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 150 | 93.8% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 6.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.3%
$10k–$15k
33.8%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$35k–$50k
1.3%
$50k–$75k
12.5%
$75k–$100k
18.8%
$100k–$150k
16.3%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 33.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 1.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.0% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$100k–$150k
26.1%
$150k–$200k
13.0%
$200k–$300k
47.8%
$300k–$500k
13.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,000 |
| Median rent / month | $838 |
| Owner occupied | 28.8% |
| Renter occupied | 71.3% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 20.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 73.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 41.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 53.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.3% |
| 3 or more | 17.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.0% |
| Electricity | 60.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.8% |
| Fuel oil | 20.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12 | 15.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 23 | 28.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 39 | 48.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6 | 7.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 20 | 25.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 37 | 46.3% |
| Average household size | 2.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.3% | 63.3% |
| Married | 15.2% | 26.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Divorced | 63.3% | 5.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
20.1%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
38.1%
Some college, no degree
10.4%
Associate's degree
7.5%
Bachelor's degree
21.6%
Graduate / professional
2.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 35.0% |
| Elementary school | 11 | 55.0% |
| High school | 1 | 5.0% |
| College / grad school | 1 | 5.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
26.7%
Transportation & utilities
25.6%
Construction
12.8%
Retail trade
8.1%
Professional & management
7.0%
Education & healthcare
7.0%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Wholesale trade
4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.1% |
| Service | 10.5% |
| Sales & office | 34.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.8% |
| Production & transportation | 19.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 93.0% |
| Government | 3.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.4% |
| Carpool | 1.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 5.8% |
| Other means | 4.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.8 |
Poverty
All people
23.1%
Under 18 years
4.5%
18 and over
26.1%
Married-couple families
8.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.3% |
| Retirement income | 10.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 40.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 32.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 19.1% |
| 65 and over | 75.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.5% |
| Public insurance | 36.9% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 157 | 98.1% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 158 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 158 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 140 | 87.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 2 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 28 | 17.5% |
| Italian | 11 | 6.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 11 | 6.9% |
| Irish | 2 | 1.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.0% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19516
What city is ZIP code 19516 in?
ZIP code 19516 is primarily assigned to Centerport, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 19516 in?
ZIP code 19516 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 19516 mostly rentals?
71% of occupied units in ZIP code 19516 are renter-occupied.
Does ZIP code 19516 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 19516 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19516?
23% of residents in ZIP code 19516 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 19516 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 19516 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 19516 in?
ZIP code 19516 observes the EST timezone.