Fleetwood ZIP Codes — Berks County, PA

There is one unique ZIP code in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania and it is 19522. Area code: 484/610.
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46.58
sq mi land
1.27
sq mi water
484/610
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Fleetwood, PA ZIP code map

About Fleetwood, PA

Fleetwood, Pennsylvania is a small borough and surrounding township community located in Berks County in the southeastern portion of the state. Served by a single ZIP code, 19522, Fleetwood offers residents a quiet, small-town atmosphere with convenient access to larger regional centers. The community is part of the broader Reading metropolitan area and reflects the rich Pennsylvania Dutch heritage that defines much of Berks County.

Location & geography

Fleetwood sits in the rolling hills of Berks County, approximately 10 miles northeast of Reading and roughly 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The borough is surrounded by the Maiden Creek watershed and the gentle ridges of the Great Valley region, giving the area a distinctly rural and scenic character. According to official figures, Fleetwood encompasses 46.58 square miles of land and 1.27 square miles of water, with Maiden Creek and its tributaries contributing to the local water coverage.

Community & economy

Fleetwood has a close-knit, family-oriented community that blends agricultural traditions with light manufacturing and small-business enterprise. Many residents commute to Reading or the greater Philadelphia region for work, while local shops, diners, and community events keep daily life anchored in the borough itself. The area reflects strong Pennsylvania Dutch roots, with a culture shaped by generations of German-descended families who settled the fertile valleys of Berks County.

Transportation

Fleetwood is served primarily by Pennsylvania Route 662, which runs through the community and connects it to Reading to the southwest and Kutztown to the northeast. Interstate 78 is accessible nearby, providing a broader east-west corridor linking the region to Allentown and the Lehigh Valley as well as points toward New Jersey. The nearest major commercial airport is Reading Regional Airport (Carl A. Spaatz Field), located roughly 15 miles to the southwest, while Philadelphia International Airport serves travelers requiring full airline connectivity.

History

Fleetwood was established as a borough in the late nineteenth century, growing around the arrival of the railroad that connected the rural communities of Berks County to regional markets. The area's economy historically relied on agriculture, particularly grain and dairy farming, as well as small-scale manufacturing operations that took advantage of local waterways. The community retains many of its historic structures and continues to honor the Pennsylvania Dutch heritage that has defined the region since colonial-era settlement.

Did you know?

One lesser-known distinction of Fleetwood is that Maiden Creek Township, which surrounds the borough, contains some of the most productive agricultural land in Berks County, contributing to a vibrant local farm economy that persists into the present day. Fleetwood's position at the intersection of small-town Pennsylvania charm and proximity to major metropolitan corridors makes it a quietly sought-after community for those looking to balance rural living with regional accessibility.

ZIP codes for Fleetwood, PA (1)
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19522 Fleetwood Berks View map

Demographics & statistics

14,079
Population
47.3
Median age
$92,207
Median household income
$45,578
Per capita income
$244,700
Median home value
$1,040
Median monthly rent
82.7%
Home ownership
4.8%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
4,810
Housing units
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
210
Under 5
201
386
5–9
370
435
10–14
418
375
15–19
360
326
20–24
313
776
25–34
745
921
35–44
885
898
45–54
862
596
55–59
573
707
60–64
680
836
65–74
803
524
75–84
503
192
85+
184
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Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 182,48417.6%
18 and over11,59582.4%
65 and over3,04221.6%
Median age47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or more races 3.4%
Other race 2%
Black or African American 1%
Asian 0.5%
GroupCount%
White13,05588.3%
Hispanic or Latino7144.8%
Two or more races5103.4%
Other race2982%
Black or African American1431%
Asian730.5%

Household income

Under $10k 2.9%
$10k–$15k 2.3%
$15k–$25k 4.7%
$25k–$35k 5.7%
$35k–$50k 8.1%
$50k–$75k 16.6%
$75k–$100k 14.3%
$100k–$150k 24.4%
$150k–$200k 9.2%
$200k+ 11.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.9%
$10k–$15k2.3%
$15k–$25k4.7%
$25k–$35k5.7%
$35k–$50k8.1%
$50k–$75k16.6%
$75k–$100k14.3%
$100k–$150k24.4%
$150k–$200k9.2%
$200k+11.9%
Median income$92,207

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%
$50k–$100k 3.7%
$100k–$150k 6.7%
$150k–$200k 17.4%
$200k–$300k 35.3%
$300k–$500k 27.1%
$500k–$1M 4.9%
$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$244,700
Median rent / month$1,040
Owner occupied82.7%
Renter occupied17.3%
Vacant2.2%
Single-family detached75.2%
Large apartment buildings1.5%
Mobile homes4.2%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.54

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.7%
2000–20095.6%
1990–199921.4%
1980–198913.8%
1970–197913.1%
1960–19696.6%
1950–19599.8%
1940–19492.7%
1939 or earlier23.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom8.9%
2 bedrooms13.7%
3 bedrooms48.8%
4 bedrooms23.8%
5+ bedrooms4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.5%
1 vehicle23.4%
2 vehicles39.5%
3 or more30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas20.3%
Electricity17.6%
Propane / LP gas11.9%
Fuel oil40.7%
Wood5.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3,25557.5%
Cohabiting couple3315.8%
Male householder, no spouse84314.9%
Female householder, no spouse1,23621.8%
Households with children under 181,27122.4%
Households with seniors (65+)2,13937.8%
Average household size2.47

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.4%18.9%
Married57.8%55.0%
Separated1.0%0.3%
Widowed3.4%11.3%
Divorced7.4%14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%
Some HS, no diploma 4.5%
HS graduate 45.2%
Some college, no degree 15.1%
Associate's degree 9.4%
Bachelor's degree 13.5%
Graduate / professional 9.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.2%
Bachelor's or higher22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1656.0%
Kindergarten1666.0%
Elementary school1,33648.3%
High school63022.8%
College / grad school47017.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.3%
Education & healthcare 20.9%
Retail trade 11.8%
Professional & management 7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%
Transportation & utilities 5.0%
Construction 4.8%
Other services 4.4%
Wholesale trade 3.8%
Finance & real estate 3.4%
Agriculture & mining 2.3%
Public administration 2.3%
Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.3%
Service11.5%
Sales & office20.8%
Natural resources & construction9.4%
Production & transportation26.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.2%
Government7.6%
Self-employed6.8%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.3%
Carpool4.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.1%
Other means1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)22.9

Poverty

All people 4.8%
Under 18 years 1.5%
18 and over 5.5%
Married-couple families 2.1%
Female-led households 6.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.3%
Retirement income30.2%
Supplemental Security2.4%
Cash public assistance2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP6.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
High blood pressure31.0%
High cholesterol32.5%
Heart disease6.4%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis26.8%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease7.0%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Binge drinking19.8%
No physical activity22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.8%
Fair or poor health12.6%
Poor mental health14.9%
Poor physical health10.0%
No health insurance9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.9%
Visited dentist70.5%
Cholesterol screening90.1%
Teeth loss13.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans9147.9%
Disability%
Any disability13.6%
Under 184.0%
18–64 years10.5%
65 and over30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.2%
Public insurance34.3%
Uninsured under 196.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only13,66897.1%
Spanish2331.7%
Other Indo-European130.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander2201.6%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)13,54596.2%
Born in same state13,45795.6%
Born in different state12,10085.9%
Foreign born880.6%
Naturalized citizen5343.8%
Not a US citizen40976.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1,48310.5%
French9536.8%
Arab6294.5%
English2872%
Norwegian1080.8%
AncestryCount%
Irish670.5%
Polish410.3%
Dutch260.2%
German40%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.2%
Internet access89.5%

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

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