The 19555 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Shoemakersville, PA (Berks County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 3,554. The median household income is approximately $66,507, and an estimated 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 19555 has a median age of approximately 44.6 years, with 23.4% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 88.2% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $33,415.
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In ZIP Code 19555, 88.2% of the population graduated high school, while 16.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 45.1% in this Berks County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 45.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.2% |
| Associate's degree | 11.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 19555 are older than average. The median age of 44.6 years in ZIP Code 19555 is approximately 17.06% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 19555 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.5% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 19555 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.3% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 19555 is $66,507, while the region's mean household income is $81,093. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,415. The per capita income in ZIP Code 19555 of $33,415 is approximately 2.73% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 3.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 64.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.4% of the population in 19555 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.6% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.5% of 19555 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 28.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 19555, 99.6% is one race, while 0.4% are two or more races. Approximately 3.8% of 19555 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 19555 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.8%), followed by Black or African American (0.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.5% |
In ZIP Code 19555, 95.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Berks County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 19555, an estimated 23.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.8% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Berks County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 17.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 23.7% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 19555 | 10.95¢/kWh | 5.61¢/kWh | 1.41¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 21.73¢/kWh | 13.33¢/kWh | 10.1¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.34¢/kWh | 14.19¢/kWh | 9.17¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 19555 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.53 | ||
| Feb | 4.25 | ||
| Mar | 4.74 | ||
| Apr | 5.33 | ||
| May | 5.3 | ||
| Jun | 5.46 | ||
| Jul | 5.79 | ||
| Aug | 5.66 | ||
| Sep | 5.17 | ||
| Oct | 4.46 | ||
| Nov | 3.64 | ||
| Dec | 3.07 |
In 19555, 67.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.9 minutes. Approximately 24.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 19555 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 20.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 19555 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.2% |
| Construction | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 24.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.5% |
| Retail trade | 13.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.5% |
| Information | 0.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.8% |
| Public administration | 3.3% |