19533 ZIP Code — Leesport, PA

Berks County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19533 is located in Leesport, Pennsylvania, within Berks County. It covers approximately 17.26 square miles and serves a population of 8,218 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 484/610.

About ZIP code 19533

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 $272,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $98,207. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 19533 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,218

population

17.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19533 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19533

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19533. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leesport	Acceptable
Leesport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19605 Reading (2.4 mi) 19541 Mohrsville (3.7 mi) 19601 Reading (5 mi) 19555 Shoemakersville (5.1 mi) 19560 Temple (5.7 mi) 19610 Reading (5.7 mi) 19604 Reading (6 mi) 19510 Blandon (6.1 mi) 19609 Reading (6.5 mi) 19611 Reading (7.1 mi) 19565 Wernersville (7.5 mi) 19608 Reading (7.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,218
Population density	476 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	17.26 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	40.4203
Longitude	-75.9886
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	28.8%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	35.3%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.4%	5.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

8,218

Population

476

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$98,207

Median household income

$43,917

Per capita income

$272,100

Median home value

$933

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

2,566

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

140

Under 5

164

5–9

114

222

10–14

154

218

15–19

152

363

20–24

252

544

25–34

377

587

35–44

407

653

45–54

453

439

55–59

305

429

60–64

297

585

65–74

406

286

75–84

198

221

85+

154

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,079	13.1%
18 and over	7,139	86.9%
65 and over	1,850	22.5%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.9%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Black or African American 3%

Asian 1.2%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	7,392	86.9%
Two or more races	360	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	292	3.4%
Black or African American	252	3%
Asian	99	1.2%
Other race	92	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.8%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	35.3%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.4%	5.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k+ 12.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	16.0%
$200k+	12.8%
Median income	$98,207

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 27.4%

$300k–$500k 35.5%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$272,100
Median rent / month	$933
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	2.7%
Single-family detached	78.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	17.6%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	22.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	13.5%
3 bedrooms	53.7%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.1%
Electricity	27.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Fuel oil	29.8%
Wood	6.4%
Solar	0.8%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,565	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	159	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	669	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	409	14.6%
Households with children under 18	627	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	986	35.2%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.1%	19.5%
Married	43.6%	56.8%
Separated	4.6%	1.8%
Widowed	2.0%	12.0%
Divorced	9.6%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 13.1%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	3.2%
Kindergarten	40	3.2%
Elementary school	547	43.6%
High school	316	25.2%
College / grad school	312	24.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.8%

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Retail trade 11.9%

Professional & management 10.1%

Construction 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Public administration 2.4%

Other services 2.1%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.7%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 14.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	591	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.6%
Public insurance	27.7%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,980	97.1%
Spanish	206	2.6%
Other Indo-European	112	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	33	0.4%
Other languages	61	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,961	96.9%
Born in same state	7,820	95.2%
Born in different state	6,672	81.2%
Foreign born	141	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	257	3.1%
Not a US citizen	145	56.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,062	12.9%
French	525	6.4%
Arab	406	4.9%
English	252	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	107	1.3%
German	26	0.3%
Polish	21	0.3%
Irish	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19533

What city is ZIP code 19533 in?

ZIP code 19533 is primarily assigned to Leesport, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19533 in?

ZIP code 19533 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 19533 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 19533 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 19533?

ZIP code 19533 has an estimated population of 8,218 residents, with a density of 476 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 19533?

The median household income in ZIP code 19533 is $98,207, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19533?

The median home value in ZIP code 19533 is $272,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 19533 in?

ZIP code 19533 observes the EST timezone.