| City: | Shartlesville, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Berks County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:47:37 PM |
| Population: | 337 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 484 / 610 / 835 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.5108, -76.1148 |
| Land Area: | 0.448 sq mi |
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Shartlesville is a small rural community in Berks County, Pennsylvania, covering just over half a square mile. With 337 residents living in 137 households, it's a tight-knit village with a median age of 49.4 years. The numbered street grid (N 1st through S 6th streets) and historic road names like Old Route 22 and Forge Dam Road point to long-established roots.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no carrier street delivery anywhere in the area. The post office maintains 246 PO Boxes for a local population of just 137 households, an adoption rate of 1.8x. That means the Shartlesville post office serves not just the village proper but surrounding rural areas as well. Residents from nearby farms and homes along roads like Wolf Creek Road, Irish Creek Road, and Molasses Hill Road travel here for their mail.
Economically, Shartlesville shows a mix of rural residential and light industrial activity. The ZIP includes 18 business establishments employing 177 people, with locations along Feick Industrial Drive and Industrial Drive. Per capita income stands at $53,137, with median home values around $256,900. Nearly a third of workers (29%) work from home, well above typical rural rates.
Mail reaches homes here via two rural carrier routes covering the village and surrounding countryside. Street names tell the story of Pennsylvania Dutch Country: alongside the numbered grid sit roads named for natural features (Spring Road, Summer Mountain Road) and quirky local landmarks (Cheese Lane, Lion Lane, Campsite Road). It's a place where old highways, farming heritage, and modern remote work coexist in less than a square mile.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box. Street addresses are not valid for delivery in this ZIP code.
Street names mix numbered grid layout (N 1st through S 6th) with historic Pennsylvania Dutch roads (Old Route 22, Forge Dam) and quirky rural names (Cheese Ln, Molasses Hill Rd).
ZIP Code 19554 has 337 residents and 137 households (average 2.46 persons per household). The median age is 49.4 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.2% male and 47.8% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.2%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 337Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 338Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 752.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $81,850Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 137Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $266,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.46Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.62Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 315 | 339 | 345 | 295 | 356 | 355 | 377 | 411 | 396 | 436 | 371 | 291 | 333 | 338 |
| Decennial Census | 374 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 337 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.4
Male Median Age: 48.9
Female Median Age: 49.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | 9 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Female | 6 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 13 | 13 | 26 | 15 | 3 | 22 | 29 | 16 | 14 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 39 | 24 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 6 |
| White: | 304 | 91.29% |
| Black: | 7 | 2.10% |
| Hispanic:* | 14 | 4.20% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.30% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 7 | 2.10% |
| Total: | 333 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 176 | 52.23% | 48.9 years |
| Females: | 161 | 47.77% | 49.6 years |
| Total: | 337 | 100% | 49.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 338 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 338 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 338 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $81,850, which is markedly greater than the state median ($76,081), is up $26,452 (47.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,139. Family households earn a median of $157,672 versus $67,875 for nonfamily households (a difference of $89,797). By gender, male median income is $72,875 and female is $54,167, which is edges past the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $18,708 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 74.5%, which is much higher than the state rate (62.8%). The unemployment rate is 11.8%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (40.7%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,398 | $43,875 | $57,188 | $58,333 | $57,500 | $56,500 | $63,864 | $51,685 | $51,711 | $80,417 | $61,250 | $54,107 | $0 | $81,850 |
| Median Family Income | $56,500 | $44,875 | $59,375 | $60,875 | $58,611 | $63,295 | $64,091 | $78,056 | $54,444 | $91,719 | $86,932 | $0 | $116,635 | $157,672 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $39,375 | $39,000 | $48,281 | $48,194 | $48,889 | $47,083 | $49,722 | $26,583 | $0 | $26,500 | $0 | $31,458 | $55,500 | $67,875 |
| Median Male Income | $33,333 | $28,333 | $40,625 | $47,750 | $0 | $51,053 | $51,375 | $47,500 | $45,000 | $53,393 | $55,179 | $51,875 | $62,019 | $72,875 |
| Median Female Income | $35,921 | $35,250 | $38,625 | $42,500 | $0 | $0 | $78,125 | $0 | $43,056 | $84,615 | $85,417 | $0 | $51,827 | $54,167 |
| Employed: | 216 | 65.65% |
| Unemployed: | 29 | 8.81% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 84 | 25.53% |
| Total: | 329 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 88 | 40.74% |
| Service: | 33 | 15.28% |
| Sales and Office: | 31 | 14.35% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 31 | 14.35% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 33 | 15.28% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 216 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $266,700, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $147,900 (124.49%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $108,600. The median gross rent is $1,054, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $384 (57.31%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $204. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.02% (75.00% with a mortgage, 25.00% free-and-clear) and renters 38.98% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.32%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $118,800 | $125,000 | $146,600 | $171,900 | $157,600 | $162,500 | $152,900 | $157,900 | $158,100 | $166,200 | $192,500 | $163,400 | $256,900 | $266,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 25 | 36.23% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 44 | 63.77% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 69 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $670 | $680 | $593 | $622 | $619 | $628 | $0 | $795 | $850 | $862 | $876 | $952 | $973 | $1,054 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 81 | 45.76% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 27 | 15.25% |
| Renter Occupied: | 69 | 38.98% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 177 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 177 | 95.68% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 8 | 4.32% |
| Total Housing Units: | 185 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 150 | 81.08% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 35 | 18.92% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 185 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 96.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 9.60 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (27.30%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 10 | 3.08% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 155 | 47.69% |
| Some college, no degree: | 51 | 15.69% |
| Associate's degree: | 62 | 19.08% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 47 | 14.46% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 325 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 315 | 96.92% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 47 | 14.46% |
| Private Insurance: | 256 | 68.09% |
| Public Insurance: | 102 | 27.13% |
| No Insurance: | 18 | 4.79% |
| Total: | 376 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 358 | 95.21% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 9.6% | 8.7% | 10.4% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 9 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 9 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 19554 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 18 business establishments, employing about 168 people with an annual payroll of $7,434,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 365Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 18Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,785,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $7,434,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 168Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 19554 is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania, within the Reading, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39740) and Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 411,442 people, about 0.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 19554. It covers 0.448 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Reading, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 39740Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 411,442Source: Census |
| MSA: | Reading, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.448 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5730.09 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4269816Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Shartlesville CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 19554 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.