19529 ZIP Code — Kempton, PA

Berks County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19529 is located in Kempton, Pennsylvania, within Berks County. It covers approximately 53.51 square miles and serves a population of 3,356 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 484/610.

About ZIP code 19529

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $292,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,750. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 19529 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,356

population

53.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19529 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19529

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19529. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kempton	Acceptable
Kempton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19534 Lenhartsville (4.6 mi) 18066 New Tripoli (5.9 mi) 17960 New Ringgold (6.3 mi) 18211 Andreas (7.5 mi) 19530 Kutztown (8.3 mi) 19526 Hamburg (8.7 mi) 18053 Germansville (9.6 mi) 17961 Orwigsburg (10.5 mi) 18051 Fogelsville (10.7 mi) 18252 Tamaqua (10.8 mi) 19555 Shoemakersville (11.6 mi) 18031 Breinigsville (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,356
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	53.51 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	40.6407
Longitude	-75.8612
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	484/610

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.6%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	30.0%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.0%	5.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,356

Population

People per sq mi

50.4

Median age

$90,750

Median household income

$38,747

Per capita income

$292,600

Median home value

$1,178

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

1,077

Housing units

36.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

137

10–14

132

15–19

20–24

129

25–34

125

191

35–44

184

188

45–54

182

151

55–59

147

115

60–64

112

267

65–74

259

75–84

127

85+

123

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	673	20.1%
18 and over	2,683	79.9%
65 and over	941	28.0%
Median age	50.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

Other race 6.3%

Two or more races 2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,055	84.9%
Hispanic or Latino	244	6.8%
Other race	227	6.3%
Two or more races	71	2%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.6%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	30.0%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.0%	5.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 0.6%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 11.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	0.6%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	21.9%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	11.0%
Median income	$90,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 29.1%

$300k–$500k 29.3%

$500k–$1M 18.3%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$292,600
Median rent / month	$1,178
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	40.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	12.6%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	26.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	13.0%
2 vehicles	49.6%
3 or more	36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	15.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.0%
Fuel oil	46.8%
Wood	21.5%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	745	64.9%
Cohabiting couple	81	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	137	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	185	16.1%
Households with children under 18	301	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	495	43.1%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	18.8%
Married	57.5%	52.8%
Separated	1.2%	2.1%
Widowed	3.6%	19.1%
Divorced	7.7%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 19.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	36.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	8.1%
Kindergarten	40	5.3%
Elementary school	372	49.3%
High school	108	14.3%
College / grad school	173	22.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Retail trade 12.8%

Professional & management 10.3%

Construction 9.7%

Other services 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Public administration 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Information 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	11.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	7.8%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 12.6%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 30.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	33.2%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	71.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	171	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	41.7%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,209	95.6%
Spanish	13	0.4%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,287	97.9%
Born in same state	3,272	97.5%
Born in different state	2,633	78.5%
Foreign born	15	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	69	2.1%
Not a US citizen	49	71.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	338	10.1%
French	300	8.9%
Arab	184	5.5%
English	95	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	34	1%
Irish	32	1%
Norwegian	28	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19529

What city is ZIP code 19529 in?

ZIP code 19529 is primarily assigned to Kempton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19529 in?

ZIP code 19529 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 19529 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 19529 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 19529 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 19529 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 19529 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 19529 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 19529?

ZIP code 19529 has an estimated population of 3,356 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 19529 in?

ZIP code 19529 observes the EST timezone.