Bowers

Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Aerial view of Bowers, Pennsylvania
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Bowers is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Berks County, Pennsylvania, with 355 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 449 ft (137 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lyons, 0.9 miles SW.

About Bowers

Bowers is a census-designated place in Maxatawny Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Bowers is located near the borough of Lyons and is on Sacony Creek, a tributary of the Maiden Creek. As of the 2020 census, the population was 355 residents. Although Bowers has its own post office with the ZIP code of 19511, some residents are served by the Mertztown post office with the ZIP code of 19539. [1]

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Median household income
$72,656
Median home value
$245,800
Median age
67.4
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Bowers, PA population

Bowers had 355 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census355
Density584 per sq mi (226 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Bowers at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyBerks County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population355 (2020)
Land area0.61 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Coordinates40.4859° N, 75.7432° W
ZIP codes19511, 19536
Census code (GEOID)4207800

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Bowers

What county is Bowers in?

Bowers is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Bowers, PA?

355 people lived in Bowers at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Bowers, PA?

The main ZIP code is 19511. Other ZIP codes: 19536.

What is the elevation of Bowers?

449 feet (137 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Bowers?

Lyons (0.9 mi), Dryville (1.8 mi), Topton (2.5 mi), Maxatawny (2.7 mi), Kutztown University (2.7 mi).

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