19559 ZIP Code — Strausstown, PA

Berks County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 19559 is located in Strausstown, Pennsylvania, within Berks County. It covers approximately 0.58 square miles and serves a population of 302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 484/610.

About ZIP code 19559

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 $145,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,857. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 19559 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

302

population

0.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19559 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19559

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19559. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Strausstown	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	302
Population density	521 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	0.58 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.4917
Longitude	-76.1842
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	48.1%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	5.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

302

Population

521

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$77,857

Median household income

$34,043

Per capita income

$145,200

Median home value

$1,150

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

111

Housing units

9.4%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	66	21.9%
18 and over	236	78.1%
65 and over	82	27.2%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	294	96.7%
Two or more races	6	2%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.7%
Other race	2	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	32.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	24.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	5.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 25.0%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 1.7%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	25.0%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	1.7%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	24.2%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$77,857

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 46.0%

$150k–$200k 26.0%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,200
Median rent / month	$1,150
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	1.5%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	21.4%
1940–1949	17.6%
1939 or earlier	38.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	51.1%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	26.7%
3 or more	35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	19.2%
Propane / LP gas	7.5%
Fuel oil	61.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	66	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	14	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	40	33.3%
Households with children under 18	30	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	47.5%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	14.8%
Married	63.2%	60.7%
Separated	0.9%	13.1%
Widowed	0.0%	9.0%
Divorced	2.6%	2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 66.7%

Some college, no degree 4.7%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 0.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	9.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	10.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	12	63.2%
High school	3	15.8%
College / grad school	2	10.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Retail trade 17.4%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Transportation & utilities 16.0%

Construction 11.1%

Other services 11.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.1%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	22.2%
Production & transportation	27.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.5%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 19.7%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 22.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	48.3%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	30.0%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	42.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	56.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	269	89.1%
Spanish	2	0.7%
Other Indo-European	2	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	292	96.7%
Born in same state	292	96.7%
Born in different state	268	88.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	3.3%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	5.3%
Arab	10	3.3%
German	8	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	7	2.3%
French	3	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19559

What city is ZIP code 19559 in?

ZIP code 19559 is primarily assigned to Strausstown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 19559 in?

ZIP code 19559 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 19559 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 19559 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 19559?

9% 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 19559 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 19559 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 19559 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 19559 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 19559 in?

ZIP code 19559 observes the EST timezone.