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Berks County
Lyon Station, PA
19536
19536 ZIP Code — Lyon Station, PA
Berks County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 19536 is located in
Lyon Station ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Berks County .
It covers approximately 0.37 square miles and serves a population of
517 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 484/610 .
About ZIP code 19536
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 $160,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $57,500. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 19536 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
517
Population density
1,397 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
011
Geography
Land area
0.37 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.4805
Longitude
-75.7603
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
484/610
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.9%
37.5%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
46.7%
32.2%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
10.3%
24.6%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.7%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$57,500
Median household income
$160,000
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 40 7.7% 18 and over 477 92.3% 65 and over 108 20.9% Median age 53.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.8%
Group Count % White 496 93.4% Two or more races 17 3.2% Hispanic or Latino 14 2.6% Black or African American 4 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.9%
37.5%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
46.7%
32.2%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
10.3%
24.6%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.7%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.8% $15k–$25k 8.0% $25k–$35k 2.4% $35k–$50k 10.8% $50k–$75k 35.6% $75k–$100k 25.6% $100k–$150k 10.4% $150k–$200k 4.4% Median income $57,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $160,000 Median rent / month $927 Owner occupied 73.6% Renter occupied 26.4% Vacant 3.8% Single-family detached 63.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.5% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.22
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 7.3% 1990–1999 9.6% 1980–1989 21.5% 1970–1979 0.0% 1960–1969 5.0% 1950–1959 7.3% 1940–1949 1.2% 1939 or earlier 48.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 9.6% 2 bedrooms 25.8% 3 bedrooms 45.4% 4 bedrooms 15.0% 5+ bedrooms 4.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.4% 1 vehicle 36.8% 2 vehicles 28.8% 3 or more 30.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 25.6% Electricity 31.2% Fuel oil 43.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 99 39.6% Cohabiting couple 8 3.2% Male householder, no spouse 86 34.4% Female householder, no spouse 57 22.8% Households with children under 18 32 12.8% Households with seniors (65+) 95 38.0% Average household size 2.02
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.9% 41.5% Married 52.3% 36.8% Separated 4.2% 0.0% Widowed 3.0% 5.6% Divorced 10.6% 16.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
5.7%
Graduate / professional
1.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.7% Bachelor's or higher 18.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 19 36.5% High school 21 40.4% College / grad school 12 23.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Professional & management
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Public administration
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.5% Service 8.7% Sales & office 36.9% Natural resources & construction 7.1% Production & transportation 26.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 91.3% Government 4.8% Self-employed 3.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.8% Carpool 11.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 7.2% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 22.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.4% Retirement income 18.0% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 2.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.4% High blood pressure 27.7% High cholesterol 29.2% Diabetes 8.9% Heart disease 5.8% Stroke 2.6% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 23.9% Kidney disease 2.5% Pulmonary disease 7.1% Cancer 5.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.2% Binge drinking 21.9% No physical activity 23.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.7% Depression 24.1% Fair or poor health 13.1% Poor mental health 17.8% Poor physical health 10.2% No health insurance 10.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.4% Visited dentist 66.9% Cholesterol screening 84.5% Teeth loss 14.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 36 7.5%
Disability % Any disability 20.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 7.3% 65 and over 71.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.6% Public insurance 27.9% No insurance 14.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 517 100.0% 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) 517 100.0% Born in same state 503 97.3% Born in different state 484 93.6% Foreign born 14 2.7% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 28 5.4% Arab 21 4.1%
Ancestry Count % Italian 13 2.5% English 4 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.4% Internet access 96.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19536
What city is ZIP code 19536 in?
ZIP code 19536 is primarily assigned to Lyon Station, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 19536 in?
ZIP code 19536 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 19536 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 19536 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19536?
The median home value in ZIP code 19536 is $160,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 19536?
ZIP code 19536 has an estimated population of 517 residents, with a density of 1,390 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 19536?
The median household income in ZIP code 19536 is $57,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 19536 in?
ZIP code 19536 observes the EST timezone.
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