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Bally, PA
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19503.
Population
1,161
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,263
ZIP codes
1
Bally and its ZIP codes
Bally at a glance
- Bally is about 7.8 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,339, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,600 (8% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,123 a month.
Local data for Bally, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bally, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,339
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$234,600
Median rent
$1,123/mo
Homeownership
71.2%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (432), Irish Americans (132), Italian Americans (100).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for Bally.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,982
175,054 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,942
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $6,288 per person
How people get to work
Bally, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bally, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,910
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
684
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 22°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Bally
1 in or overlapping Bally. Population shown
Cities near Bally
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BechtelsvilleBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.5 |
| HerefordCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| East GreenvilleBorough | 4.3 mi | 0.5 |
| New BerlinvilleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.5 |
| PennsburgBorough | 4.7 mi | 0.8 |
| BoyertownBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.8 |
| GilbertsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.3 |
| Red HillBorough | 5.7 mi | 0.7 |
| AlburtisBorough | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Green LaneBorough | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| SpinnerstownCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.9 |
| MacungieBorough | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| MertztownCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Halfway HouseCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.1 |
| New JerusalemCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.8 |
| ToptonBorough | 9.3 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bally, PA in?
- Bally is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Bally, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bally include 19503.
- What is the population of Bally, PA?
- About 1,161 people live in Bally, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bally?
- Nearby places include Bechtelsville (3.2 mi), Hereford (3.6 mi), East Greenville (4.3 mi), New Berlinville (4.4 mi), Pennsburg (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023