19554 ZIP Code — Shartlesville, PA

Berks County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19554 is located in Shartlesville, Pennsylvania, within Berks County. It covers approximately 0.45 square miles and serves a population of 291 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 484/610.

About ZIP code 19554

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 $163,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

The gap between median ($54,107) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 19554 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

291

population

0.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19554 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19554

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19554. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shartlesville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	291
Population density	647 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	0.45 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.5108
Longitude	-76.1148
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	39.8%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	35.1%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	5.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

291

Population

647

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$54,107

Median household income

$45,154

Per capita income

$163,400

Median home value

$952

Median monthly rent

52.6%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

21.1%

Unemployment

105

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	17	5.8%
18 and over	274	94.2%
65 and over	71	24.4%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 4%

Group	Count	%
White	279	92.1%
Hispanic or Latino	12	4%
Other race	12	4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.8%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	35.1%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	5.7%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 20.1%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	20.1%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$54,107

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 34.6%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 38.3%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,400
Median rent / month	$952
Owner occupied	52.6%
Renter occupied	47.4%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	56.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	2.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	20.8%
1939 or earlier	33.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	11.8%
3 bedrooms	64.6%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	42.2%
2 vehicles	22.7%
3 or more	31.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	26.0%
Propane / LP gas	9.7%
Fuel oil	58.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	21	13.6%
Cohabiting couple	25	16.2%
Male householder, no spouse	46	29.9%
Female householder, no spouse	62	40.3%
Households with children under 18	8	5.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	35.1%
Average household size	1.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.8%	30.4%
Married	18.1%	16.5%
Separated	6.9%	5.1%
Widowed	19.0%	26.6%
Divorced	36.2%	21.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 21.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	34.8%
Elementary school	9	39.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	6	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.3%

Construction 23.7%

Retail trade 23.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Public administration 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.8%
Service	27.4%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	23.7%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.1%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.7%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	28.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.4%
Retirement income	37.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	27.3%
High cholesterol	29.3%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	22.9%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	22.2%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.2%
Public insurance	55.0%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	291	100.0%
Spanish	14	4.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	4.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	277	95.2%
Born in same state	263	90.4%
Born in different state	238	81.8%
Foreign born	14	4.8%
Naturalized citizen	14	4.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	65	22.3%
French	39	13.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	25	8.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.9%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19554

What city is ZIP code 19554 in?

ZIP code 19554 is primarily assigned to Shartlesville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19554 in?

ZIP code 19554 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 19554 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 19554 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19554?

The median home value in ZIP code 19554 is $163,400.

Does ZIP code 19554 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 19554 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 19554?

ZIP code 19554 has an estimated population of 291 residents, with a density of 650 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 19554 in?

ZIP code 19554 observes the EST timezone.