Bowers
Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania

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.
- 355residents (2020 Census)
- 449 ftelevation · 137 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 584 / sq mipopulation density
- 19511main ZIP code (2 in total)
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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Living in Bowers
- Median household income
- $72,656
- Median home value
- $245,800
- Median age
- 67.4
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Bowers had 355 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 355 |
|---|---|
| Density | 584 per sq mi (226 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bowers at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Berks County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 355 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.61 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4859° N, 75.7432° W |
| ZIP codes | 19511, 19536 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4207800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bowers
- Lyons0.9 mi SW
- Dryville1.8 mi S
- Topton2.5 mi NE
- Maxatawny2.7 mi N
- Kutztown University2.7 mi NW
- Rockland2.8 mi S
- Kutztown3.0 mi NW
- New Jerusalem3.2 mi S
- Mertztown4.3 mi E
- Longswamp4.3 mi E
- Fleetwood4.6 mi SW
- Richmond4.9 mi W
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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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