City

Strausstown, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Berks County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥341Population
💰$88,194Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂35.6Median Age
🏠$161,300Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.2% Female 54.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.3%Hispanic: 14.1%Other: 0.6%Race
White85.3%
Hispanic14.1%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
14%
25–44
23%
45–64
18%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
HS Graduate108 (51.9%)
Some College10 (4.8%)
Associates40 (19.2%)
Bachelors31 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree19 (9.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 51.9%Some College: 4.8%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
HS Grad51.9%
Some College4.8%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.9%Renter: 8.1%Tenure
Owner91.9%
Renter8.1%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
38%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,194 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$161,300 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units146
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
2000+
72%
About Strausstown, PA

Strausstown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Berks County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 341 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.6 years.

Economically, Strausstown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,194 is above the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Strausstown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Strausstown is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.34%).

Strausstown, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Strausstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19559 341 $88,194 $161,300 5.8% 24.0% 91.9%