Leesport, PA owners can work with Truevale Loans, a small-business funding broker in Reading, Pennsylvania, about 8 miles south-southeast. ZIP 19533 had 176 employer establishments and about 4,488 paid employees in 2023, with retail, manufacturing and wholesale well represented (Census ZIP Code Business Patterns). Truevale introduces Leesport businesses to lending partners, which decide and set terms.
| Place type | Borough, Berks County (U.S. Census) |
|---|---|
| ZIP 19533 employers | 176 establishments, about 4,488 paid employees (Census ZBP 2023) |
| Under five employees | 46.0 percent of ZIP 19533 employers (same source) |
| Largest sector | Retail trade, 25 establishments in ZIP 19533 |
| Nearest address | 722 Cherry St, Reading, PA, about 8 miles south-southeast (straight line) |
Leesport, PA businesses by ZIP code
Leesport sits wholly within ZIP 19533 but accounts for only about 4 percent of that ZIP's land (U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code relationship files, 2020). The counts below describe the Leesport postal area, which takes in a good deal of the surrounding townships.
ZIP 19533 had 176 employer establishments in 2023, with about 4,488 paid employees and an annual payroll of about $242 million; the Census Bureau marks the employee and payroll figures as estimates with some noise. 46.0 percent of the employers had fewer than five employees (U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023).
Retail, makers and distributors
| Sector | Establishments | Share with under 5 employees |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 25 | 32.0% |
| Other services | 24 | 66.7% |
| Construction | 20 | 45.0% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 18.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 42.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 30.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 41.7% |
| Administrative, support and waste services | 11 | 54.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023. Three goods-handling sectors, retail, manufacturing and wholesale, together account for 54 of the 176 employers, and most of them are past the very-small stage. That helps explain why the postal area's paid employment is high relative to its number of establishments.
Leesport, PA businesses and the funding they ask about
Businesses that buy, make or hold goods usually ask about the money tied up between purchase and sale. For retailers and distributors, that is the territory of inventory financing and revolving credit lines; for manufacturers, of equipment financing for machines and of working capital while customers pay on terms. Construction and service firms, a large share of the remaining employers, ask about vehicles and timing gaps. Partners decide on each request on its own merits.
Self-employment among Leesport, PA residents
The American Community Survey's self-employment estimate for Leesport (11.1 percent, plus or minus 5.9 points, 2020-2024) has too wide a margin to compare reliably with the Berks County rate.
Working with Truevale Loans from Leesport, PA
Leesport is about 8 straight-line miles from 722 Cherry St in Reading, PA. Call (610) 492-6359 or use the online form to begin; supporting documents go to the lending partner when it asks. The Reading, PA page lists free advising, and nearby Berks County towns are gathered on one page.
Leesport, PA businesses we help
Our lending partners have confirmed they fund contractors and construction trades, restaurants and food service, medical and dental practices and retailers and wholesalers that carry stock, and Truevale Loans works with businesses like these in Leesport, PA. Each partner still decides case by case.
Paperwork partners commonly ask for
- Business checking statements covering roughly the last quarter or two
- An up-to-date P&L and balance sheet, even if you prepare them yourself
- A driver's license or passport for each owner
- Formation documents and your EIN
- A list of existing business debts and payments
- A written quote or invoice if the money is for equipment
Each lending partner sets its own list, so treat this as a starting point.
What happens after you reach out
- It starts with a call to (610) 492-6359 or the short contact form. On the phone we cover the purpose of the funds, time in business and approximate monthly revenue.
- We explain which funding types fit that use and what partners usually need to see. Nothing is submitted without your go-ahead.
- After you give the go-ahead, we share the request with suitable lending partners, and each one decides on its own.
- If a partner makes an offer, you compare the total cost, payment schedule and terms. You are never obligated to accept.
Our address: 722 Cherry St, Reading, PA 19602.
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