19550 ZIP Code — Rehrersburg, PA

Berks County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19550 is located in Rehrersburg, Pennsylvania, within Berks County. It covers approximately 1.55 square miles and serves a population of 625 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/484/610.

About ZIP code 19550

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 $141,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $56,250. Poverty affects 50% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 19550 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

625

population

1.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19550 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19550

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19550. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rehrersburg	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	625
Population density	403 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	1.55 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.4559
Longitude	-76.2418
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717/484/610

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	8.6%	5.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

625

Population

403

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$56,250

Median household income

$21,821

Per capita income

$141,900

Median home value

$1,092

Median monthly rent

68.0%

Home ownership

49.8%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

117

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	88	14.1%
18 and over	537	85.9%
65 and over	43	6.9%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61%

Two or more races 18.4%

Hispanic or Latino 16.2%

Black or African American 4.4%

Group	Count	%
White	455	61%
Two or more races	137	18.4%
Hispanic or Latino	121	16.2%
Black or African American	33	4.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	8.6%	5.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 28.5%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	28.5%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$56,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 58.1%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 18.8%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,900
Median rent / month	$1,092
Owner occupied	68.0%
Renter occupied	32.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	68.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	16.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	11.0%
1939 or earlier	37.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	58.1%
4 bedrooms	2.9%
5+ bedrooms	10.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	57.6%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	29.7%
Propane / LP gas	15.7%
Fuel oil	41.3%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	101	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	24	14.0%
Male householder, no spouse	34	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	13	7.6%
Households with children under 18	48	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	20	11.6%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.1%	26.0%
Married	40.4%	62.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.3%
Divorced	12.4%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.8%

Some HS, no diploma 15.0%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 3.7%

Associate's degree 20.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	4.9%
Elementary school	36	29.3%
High school	11	8.9%
College / grad school	70	56.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.9%

Retail trade 17.6%

Transportation & utilities 17.2%

Agriculture & mining 16.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.2%

Professional & management 7.9%

Education & healthcare 3.1%

Construction 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	4.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	47.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	97.4%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	6.6%
Walk	16.3%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 49.8%

Under 18 years 40.9%

18 and over 51.2%

Married-couple families 17.8%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	11.6%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	26.5%
High cholesterol	27.4%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	20.0%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	24.7%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	83.5%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.3%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	25.9%
65 and over	44.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.6%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	20.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	579	92.6%
Spanish	78	13.5%
Other Indo-European	78	13.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	586	93.8%
Born in same state	514	82.2%
Born in different state	392	62.7%
Foreign born	72	11.5%
Naturalized citizen	39	6.2%
Not a US citizen	8	20.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	49	7.8%
Arab	41	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	26	4.2%
Polish	4	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.5%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19550

What city is ZIP code 19550 in?

ZIP code 19550 is primarily assigned to Rehrersburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19550 in?

ZIP code 19550 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19550?

50% of residents in ZIP code 19550 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 19550?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19550?

The median home value in ZIP code 19550 is $141,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 19550?

ZIP code 19550 has an estimated population of 625 residents, with a density of 403 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 19550 in?

ZIP code 19550 observes the EST timezone.