Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania

Back to Shoemakersville, PA housing info, Berks County, Pennsylvania, PA smaller cities, PA small cities, All Cities.   We are giving away $1000 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures! General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Shoemakersville, PA Berks County Population in July 2007: 2,279. Males: 1,167   (51.2%) Females: 1,112   (48.8%) Median resident age:   41.9 years Pennsylvania median age:   38.0 years Zip codes: 19555. Estimated median household income in 2007: $44,838 (it was $37,981 in 2000) Shoemakersville:   $44,838 Pennsylvania:   $48,576 Estimated per capita income in 2007: $18,892 Shoemakersville:   $18,892 Pennsylvania:   $26,228 Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $138,115 (it was $83,300 in 2000) Shoemakersville:   $138,115 Pennsylvania:   $155,000 Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $152,184; Detached houses: $158,840; Townhouses or other attached units: $121,179; In 2-unit structures: $94,044; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $92,968; Mobile homes: $65,000 Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 19555 Shoemakersville, PA residents, houses, and apartments details Add your B&M business listing here for free. Over a million visitors/week. Get a huge advantage over your competition Races in Shoemakersville: White Non-Hispanic (89.0%) Hispanic (6.7%) Black (3.0%) Other race (2.9%) American Indian (0.6%) Two or more races (0.5%) (Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races) 2008 cost of living index in Shoemakersville: 87.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users: Shoemakersville, PA  (4 replies) Schuykill Valley School District (Berks Co.)??  (2 replies) Relocating to Reading PA  (14 replies) Latest news from Shoemakersville, PA collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations Ancestries: German (31.4%), United States (7.3%), Irish (6.9%), Italian (4.4%), English (3.5%), Polish (2.4%). Current Local Time: EST time zone Incorporated in 1921 Elevation: 360 feet Land area: 0.50 square miles. Population density: 4585 people per square mile   (average).

Average climate in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania

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Shoemakersville-area historical tornado activity is above Pennsylvania state average. It is 60% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1998, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.9 miles away from the Shoemakersville borough center injured 7 people and caused $1 million in damages.

On 11/4/1950, a category 3 tornado 7.2 miles away from the borough center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Shoemakersville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 61% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 12.3 miles away from Shoemakersville center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 12.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/26/2003 at 18:24:18, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.5 ML, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 45.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/14/1997 at 03:44:11, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 28.7 miles away from Shoemakersville center
On 10/23/1990 at 01:34:48, a magnitude 3.2 (2.9 LG, 3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 72.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/9/1992 at 08:50:45, a magnitude 3.1 (3.0 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 86.2 miles away from Shoemakersville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

Political contributions by individuals in Shoemakersville, PA

• Skyline Airstrip Airport (Runways: 1)

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Average household size:

This borough:	2.3 people
Pennsylvania:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This borough:	66.4%
Whole state:	67.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This borough:	5.0%
Whole state:	5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

This borough:	17.3%
Whole state:	11.0%

This borough:	8.7%
Whole state:	5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Shoemakersville, PA

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4.49% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($42,285 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	4.49%
Pennsylvania average:	4.99%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($243 average AGI)

Berks County:	0.07%
Pennsylvania average:	0.12%

from Montgomery County, PA	0.81% ($47,814 average AGI)
from Chester County, PA	0.33% ($51,594)
from Lehigh County, PA	0.33% ($42,520)

4.02% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($41,491 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	4.02%
Pennsylvania average:	5.08%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($460 average AGI)

Berks County:	0.05%
Pennsylvania average:	0.05%

to Montgomery County, PA	0.46% ($38,236 average AGI)
to Lancaster County, PA	0.29% ($43,649)
to Lehigh County, PA	0.24% ($39,105)

• Zion Church, 1069 Pottsville Pike/Ruote 61, Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: KNKA780
  869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz... (+8 more)
  Grant Date: 08/19/2008, Expiration Date: 10/01/2018, Certifier: Carol L Tacker
  Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive Ms A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Fax: (469) 229-7297, Email:

• 681 Ridge Rd, Call Sign: KNEG665
  Assigned Frequencies : 158.820 MHz
  Grant Date: 10/30/2002, Expiration Date: 11/27/2012
  Registrant: Township Of Perry, 680 Moselem Springs Road, Shoemakersville, PA 19555-9415, Phone: (610) 562-2133, Fax: (610) 562-9739, Email:

• LAB AVIATION SERVICES LLC, 710 Apple Ln, Shoemakersville, PA 19555
  Certificate: D002036 (Corporation), Certificate Issue Date: 03/19/2007, Expiration Date: 03/18/2008

• Aircraft: MOONEY M20J (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 201NB , Serial Number: 24-0090, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 01/28/1977
  Registrant (Co-Owned): James H Mccutcheon, 710 Apple Ln, Shoemakersville, PA 19555, Other Owners: Alexis A Mccutcheon, Benjamin Eskra, Tracy Conte

• Fire: 39
• Hazardous Condition: 14
• Good Intent Call: 2