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Shoemakersville borough, PA

ZIP 19555 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 19555

19555 has a population of 3,415 with a median age of 46.7 yrs (50.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.7%+54% vs US avg
x
Black
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
4.0%-79% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.4%-21% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.0%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
21.5%+32% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.8%-11% vs US avg
x
High school
47.6%+82% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.4%-5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.1%-55% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.4%+17% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.1%-26% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.8%+15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.8%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
9.2%-20% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.2%-70% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.7%+2% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.5%-20% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
24.3%+319% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 19555

Poverty Rate
9.2%-20% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.2%-70% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.5%-20% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.7%+2% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.9%-52% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.8%-25% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
24.3%+319% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,415
Median age46.7
Poverty rate9.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.7%
Hispanic4.0%
Black0.2%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born4.2%