19601 ZIP Code
Reading, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 19601 |
| City/Town: | Reading |
| County: | Berks |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,003 |
| Median Household Income: | $38,624 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,306 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,968 |
| Median Home Value: | $96,600 |
| Land Area: | 3.8 sq miles
9.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3570, -75.9383 |
Population Information (19601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,003 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,846 | 46.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,157 | 53.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,961 | 8.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,928 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,894 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,747 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,882 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,239 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,468 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,306 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,919 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,480 | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,735 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 997 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 447 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $96,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $903 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,968 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,806 | 91.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,162 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,809 | 37.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,997 | 62.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,591 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,087 | 14.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,132 | 14.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,901 | 36.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,381 | 15.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,642 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,654 | 7.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 794 | 3.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 71.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $38,624 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $52,727 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $52,141 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,306 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,317 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,160 | 86.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,147 | 13.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,333 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,826 | 90.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 826 | 5.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 471 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 37 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,865 | 33.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,849 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 558 | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 754 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 10,863 | 30.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 7,114 | 19.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 16,529 | 45.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 24,264 | 67.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,090 | 8.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 11,548 | 32.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 96 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 9,530 | 26.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,371 | 10.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,289 | 10.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,910 | 14.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,359 | 10.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,661 | 13.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,448 | 19.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,056 | 8.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,089 | 8.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 429 | 3.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 194 | 1.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,296 | 58.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,090 | 14.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 594 | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 889 | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,255 | 8.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 498 | 3.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 775 | 5.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 842 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,024 | 21.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 331 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,571 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 943 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 115 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 574 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,124 | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,693 | 19.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,359 | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 609 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 200 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 32.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (19601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,858 | 88.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,082 | 39.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,781 | 57.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,110 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,612 | 75.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,910 | 30.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,092 | 16.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,758 | 13.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,019 | 8.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,331 | 41.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,707 | 12.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 6,663 | 47.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,380 | 9.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,562 | 11.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 586 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 689 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,326 | 9.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 55 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 345 | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 127 | 0.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 418 | 3.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 834 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,497 | 10.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 897 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,676 | 12.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,180 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,994 | 50.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 544 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,804 | 20.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,853 | 20.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,566 | 25.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,754 | 12.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,447 | 17.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,624 | 51.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 401 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,828 | 29.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,832 | 14.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 47 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 59 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,273 | 25.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,332 | 41.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,993 | 23.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,208 | 9.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 904 | 18.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,708 | 35.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 874 | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 606 | 12.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 477 | 9.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 143 | 3.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 91 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,309 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $500 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $903 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.90 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.38 |
Households (19601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,806 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,046 | 23.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,119 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,064 | 23.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,197 | 40.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,747 | 37.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,433 | 26.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.77 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.48 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,826 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,928 | 54.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,863 | 30.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 176 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,664 | 13.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,267 | 56.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,136 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 661 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 428 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,800 | 47.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,557 | 25.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,690 | 16.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,478 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 825 | 3.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,968 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,720 | 21.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,258 | 16.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,340 | 56.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,122 | 27.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,828 | 77.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,370 | 20.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,877 | 52.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,911 | 39.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,277 | 17.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 582 | 7.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,627 | 79.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 5,734 | 15.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,376 | 128.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,376 | 128.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,376 | 128.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 82 | 1.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 291 | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,668 | 116.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 17 | 0.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,042 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,913 | 45.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 18,129 | 54.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 17,059 | 51.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 483 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 143 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 444 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,806 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,313 | 88.3% | 89.4% |
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