19602 ZIP Code
Reading, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19602 |
| City/Town: | Reading |
| County: | Berks |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 17,953 |
| Median Household Income: | $37,615 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,769 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,761 |
| Median Home Value: | $61,700 |
| Land Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3276, -75.9167 |
Population Information (19602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,953 | -- |
| Male: | 9,172 | 51.1% |
| Female: | 8,781 | 48.9% |
| Median Age: | 32.9 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 1,519 | 8.5% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,273 | 7.1% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,402 | 7.8% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,397 | 7.8% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,555 | 8.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,344 | 13.1% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,265 | 12.6% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,323 | 12.9% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 809 | 4.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,143 | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,265 | 7.0% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 522 | 2.9% |
| 85 years and over: | 136 | 0.8% |
Housing Information (19602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $61,700 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- |
| Median rent: | $915 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 7,761 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,750 | 87.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,011 | 13.0% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,986 | 29.4% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,764 | 70.6% |
Educational Attainment (19602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,807 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,234 | 11.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,904 | 17.6% |
| High school graduate: | 4,565 | 42.2% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,361 | 12.6% |
| Associate degree: | 541 | 5.0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 872 | 8.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 330 | 3.1% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 71.0% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.1% |
Income Information (19602 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $37,615 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $47,472 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $44,391 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,769 / yr. |
Employment (19602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,770 | -- |
| Employed: | 6,703 | 86.3% |
| Unemployed: | 1,067 | 13.7% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,718 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,874 | 87.6% |
| Government workers: | 543 | 8.1% |
| Self-employed: | 213 | 3.2% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 73 | 1.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,683 | 37.2% |
| Black or African American: | 1,631 | 9.1% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 118 | 0.7% |
| Asian: | 146 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 4,409 | 24.6% |
| Two or more races: | 4,966 | 27.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 8,565 | 47.7% |
| Mexican: | 11,980 | 66.7% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,707 | 9.5% |
| Cuban: | 7,374 | 41.1% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 46 | 0.3% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,853 | 15.9% |
Income Distribution (19602 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 732 | 10.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 934 | 13.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,054 | 15.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 579 | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 996 | 14.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,102 | 16.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 724 | 10.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 511 | 7.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 93 | 1.4% |
| $200,000 or more: | 25 | 0.4% |
Commute to Work (19602 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,039 | 60.3% |
| Carpooled: | 997 | 14.9% |
| Public transportation: | 632 | 9.4% |
| Walked: | 341 | 5.1% |
| Other means: | 338 | 5.0% |
| Worked from home: | 173 | 2.6% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.6 min | -- |
Industry (19602 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 174 | 2.6% |
| Construction: | 234 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,705 | 25.4% |
| Wholesale trade: | 130 | 1.9% |
| Retail trade: | 748 | 11.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 399 | 6.0% |
| Information: | 7 | 0.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 246 | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 501 | 7.5% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,585 | 23.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 530 | 7.9% |
| Other services: | 254 | 3.8% |
| Public administration: | 190 | 2.8% |
Poverty Status (19602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 35.9% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (19602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,097 | 89.7% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,740 | 32.0% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,453 | 63.8% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,855 | 10.3% |
Benefits & Assistance (19602 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,714 | 69.8% |
| Social Security income: | 2,135 | 31.6% |
| Retirement income: | 926 | 13.7% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,117 | 16.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 824 | 12.2% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,414 | 50.6% |
Housing Types (19602 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 552 | 7.1% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,713 | 47.8% |
| 2 units: | 309 | 4.0% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,174 | 15.1% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 762 | 9.8% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 226 | 2.9% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,021 | 13.2% |
| Mobile home: | 4 | 0.1% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (19602 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 26 | 0.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 54 | 0.7% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 29 | 0.4% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 289 | 3.7% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 198 | 2.6% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,024 | 13.2% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 612 | 7.9% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 591 | 7.6% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 634 | 8.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,304 | 55.5% |
Bedrooms (19602 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 690 | 8.9% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,754 | 22.6% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,700 | 21.9% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,106 | 27.1% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 873 | 11.2% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 638 | 8.2% |
Heating Fuel (19602 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,059 | 45.3% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 68 | 1.0% |
| Electricity: | 2,442 | 36.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,118 | 16.6% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 50 | 0.7% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19602 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,123 | 31.5% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,918 | 43.2% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,341 | 19.9% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 368 | 5.5% |
Home Value Distribution (19602 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 773 | 38.9% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 730 | 36.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 234 | 11.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 123 | 6.2% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 110 | 5.5% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3 | 0.2% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 13 | 0.7% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (19602 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,104 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $451 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $915 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.99 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.49 |
Households (19602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,750 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,437 | 21.3% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 611 | 9.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,872 | 27.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,591 | 38.4% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,453 | 36.3% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,706 | 25.3% |
| Average household size: | 2.64 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.33 | -- |
Marital Status (19602 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,115 | -- |
| Never married: | 4,045 | 56.9% |
| Now married: | 1,764 | 24.8% |
| Separated: | 107 | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 893 | 12.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,995 | 42.1% |
School Enrollment (19602 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,547 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 267 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten: | 380 | 8.4% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,812 | 39.9% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,465 | 32.2% |
| College or graduate school: | 623 | 13.7% |
Veterans & Disability (19602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,837 | -- |
| Veterans: | 547 | 4.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,952 | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,801 | 21.2% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 612 | 16.1% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,258 | 59.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 931 | 24.5% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19602 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,943 | 77.7% |
| Different house: | 3,653 | 20.3% |
| Same county: | 1,930 | 52.8% |
| Different county: | 1,326 | 36.3% |
| Different state: | 424 | 11.6% |
| Abroad: | 397 | 10.9% |
Place of Birth (19602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,179 | 84.5% |
| Foreign born: | 3,476 | 19.4% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,774 | 79.8% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,774 | 79.8% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,774 | 79.8% |
| Asia: | 102 | 2.9% |
| Africa: | 49 | 1.4% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 2,482 | 71.4% |
| Northern America: | 68 | 2.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (19602 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,434 | -- |
| English only: | 7,653 | 46.6% |
| Language other than English: | 8,781 | 53.4% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 8,505 | 51.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 149 | 0.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 96 | 0.6% |
| Other languages: | 31 | 0.2% |
Computers & Internet (19602 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,750 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,944 | 88.1% |
Reading, PA19602