19538 ZIP Code — Maxatawny, PA
Berks County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 19538 is located in Maxatawny, Pennsylvania, within Berks County. It covers approximately 0.47 square miles and serves a population of 75 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610/484.
75
population
0.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19538 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19538
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19538. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Maxatawny | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 75 |
| Population density | 160 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 011 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.47 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.5425 |
| Longitude | -75.6893 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 610/484 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 37.5% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 100.0% | 32.2% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 24.6% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.7% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
75
Population
160
People per sq mi
52.4
Median age
$135,357
Median household income
$59,707
Per capita income
$285,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
71.4%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
43.9%
Unemployment
20
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
15–19
3
5
20–24
5
17
45–54
16
7
55–59
7
6
75–84
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 75 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 11 | 14.7% |
| Median age | 52.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 37.5% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 100.0% | 32.2% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 24.6% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.7% | 7.1% |
$25k–$35k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
28.6%
$100k–$150k
25.0%
$200k+
28.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 28.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.0% |
| $200k+ | 28.6% |
| Median income | $135,357 |
Housing
Home values
$150k–$200k
25.0%
$200k–$300k
35.0%
$300k–$500k
40.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $285,700 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter occupied | 28.6% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 46.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 28.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 71.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.9% |
| 3 or more | 57.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 17.9% |
| Fuel oil | 82.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 20 | 71.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 8 | 28.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5 | 17.9% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.4% | 18.9% |
| Married | 52.6% | 59.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 21.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
19.0%
HS graduate
56.9%
Some college, no degree
24.1%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 7 | 100.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
46.9%
Retail trade
28.1%
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 21.9% |
| Service | 25.0% |
| Sales & office | 28.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 25.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.9% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| High blood pressure | 36.0% |
| High cholesterol | 34.9% |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart disease | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 30.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 8.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.2% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 15.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.3% |
| Public insurance | 14.7% |
| No insurance | 12.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 75 | 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) | 75 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 75 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 75 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 8 | 10.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.3% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19538
What city is ZIP code 19538 in?
ZIP code 19538 is primarily assigned to Maxatawny, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 19538 in?
ZIP code 19538 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 19538?
The median household income in ZIP code 19538 is $135,357, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 19538?
ZIP code 19538 has an estimated population of 75 residents, with a density of 161 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19538?
The median home value in ZIP code 19538 is $285,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 19538 in?
ZIP code 19538 observes the EST timezone.