19555 ZIP Code — Shoemakersville, PA

Berks County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19555 is located in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania, within Berks County. It covers approximately 14.93 square miles and serves a population of 3,436 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 484/610.

About ZIP code 19555

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 $211,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $69,918. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 19555 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,436

population

14.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19555 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19555

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19555. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shoemakersville	Acceptable
Shoemakersville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19510 Blandon (4.3 mi) 19541 Mohrsville (4.5 mi) 19533 Leesport (5.1 mi) 19526 Hamburg (5.4 mi) 19605 Reading (5.5 mi) 19560 Temple (6.8 mi) 19534 Lenhartsville (7.5 mi) 19522 Fleetwood (7.8 mi) 19601 Reading (8.9 mi) 19604 Reading (9 mi) 19530 Kutztown (9.3 mi) 19506 Bernville (9.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,436
Population density	230 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	14.93 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	40.4864
Longitude	-75.9466
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	32.7%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	5.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,436

Population

230

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$69,918

Median household income

$37,140

Per capita income

$211,300

Median home value

$1,014

Median monthly rent

72.9%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

1,132

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

120

20–24

119

239

25–34

238

131

35–44

131

262

45–54

260

120

55–59

120

184

60–64

182

208

65–74

207

124

75–84

123

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	580	16.9%
18 and over	2,856	83.1%
65 and over	718	20.9%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 1.1%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,283	93%
Two or more races	99	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	96	2.7%
Other race	39	1.1%
Black or African American	10	0.3%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.7%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	5.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$69,918

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.4%

$50k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 26.8%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 19.9%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$211,300
Median rent / month	$1,014
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	3.8%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	29.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.2%
Electricity	20.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.9%
Fuel oil	47.6%
Wood	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	744	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	92	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	282	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	355	24.1%
Households with children under 18	346	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	539	36.6%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	20.0%
Married	53.1%	50.1%
Separated	0.4%	2.8%
Widowed	4.3%	12.5%
Divorced	10.8%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 49.3%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	3.7%
Kindergarten	58	9.2%
Elementary school	212	33.7%
High school	160	25.4%
College / grad school	176	28.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Manufacturing 18.4%

Retail trade 15.8%

Construction 8.3%

Professional & management 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Other services 4.5%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Public administration 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	4.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 20.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	192	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.7%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,273	95.3%
Spanish	47	1.4%
Other Indo-European	20	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,409	99.2%
Born in same state	3,392	98.7%
Born in different state	2,951	85.9%
Foreign born	17	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	27	0.8%
Not a US citizen	17	63.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	322	9.4%
French	154	4.5%
English	132	3.8%
Arab	64	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	22	0.6%
Irish	11	0.3%
German	10	0.3%
Norwegian	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19555

What city is ZIP code 19555 in?

ZIP code 19555 is primarily assigned to Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19555 in?

ZIP code 19555 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 19555?

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

Does ZIP code 19555 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 19555 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 19555?

ZIP code 19555 has an estimated population of 3,436 residents, with a density of 230 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19555?

The median home value in ZIP code 19555 is $211,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 19555 in?

ZIP code 19555 observes the EST timezone.