City

Shoemakersville, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Berks County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,415Population
💰$75,944Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$239,600Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 4%Black: 0.2%Other: 2.7%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic4.0%
Black0.2%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
HS Graduate1,154 (49.7%)
Some College272 (11.7%)
Associates232 (10%)
Bachelors279 (12%)
Graduate Degree383 (16.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 49.7%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
HS Grad49.7%
Some College11.7%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,944 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$239,600 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,107/mo
Total Housing Units1,509
Vacant Units80

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
62%
About Shoemakersville, PA

Shoemakersville is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Berks County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,415 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Shoemakersville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,944 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Shoemakersville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $239,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,107 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shoemakersville is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.15%).

Shoemakersville, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Shoemakersville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19555 3,415 $75,944 $239,600 $1,107 4.2% 28.5% 71.7%