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Oley, PA
Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19547.
Population
1,153
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
939
ZIP codes
1
Oley and its ZIP codes
Oley at a glance
- Oley is about 3.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,837 a year, 14% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $309,300 (22% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,163 a month.
Local data for Oley, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oley, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,837
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$309,300
Median rent
$1,163/mo
Homeownership
74.3%
Bachelor's or higher
39.4%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (649), Italian Americans (177), Irish Americans (91).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for Oley.
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
PPP loans
$11.41M
122 loans, 1,212 jobs reported
How people get to work
Oley, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oley, 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
86° / 23°F
ZIP codes in Oley
1 in or overlapping Oley. Population shown
Cities near Oley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Alsace ManorCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| New JerusalemCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Stony Creek MillsCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.6 |
| WalnuttownCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.6 |
| FleetwoodBorough | 4.9 mi | 1 |
| JacksonwaldCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.8 |
| DryvilleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.4 |
| PennsideCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1 |
| St. LawrenceBorough | 6 mi | 0.9 |
| BlandonCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4.4 |
| ReifftonCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.9 |
| LyonsBorough | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Mount PennBorough | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| LaureldaleBorough | 6.6 mi | 0.8 |
| South TempleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| BowersCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oley, PA in?
- Oley is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Oley, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Oley include 19547.
- What is the population of Oley, PA?
- About 1,153 people live in Oley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oley?
- Nearby places include Alsace Manor (3.4 mi), New Jerusalem (4.3 mi), Stony Creek Mills (4.8 mi), Walnuttown (4.8 mi), Fleetwood (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023