19604 ZIP Code
Reading, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 19604 |
| City/Town: | Reading |
| County: | Berks |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,602 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,371 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,842 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,298 |
| Median Home Value: | $102,400 |
| Land Area: | 2.5 sq miles
6.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3583, -75.9095 |
Population Information (19604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,602 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,986 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,616 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,108 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,237 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,868 | 9.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,220 | 10.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,232 | 10.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,205 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,674 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,267 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,806 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,355 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,452 | 4.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 794 | 2.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 384 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $102,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,015 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,298 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,451 | 91.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 847 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,333 | 45.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,118 | 54.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,937 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,739 | 16.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,579 | 15.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,112 | 36.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,329 | 13.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,435 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,020 | 6.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 723 | 4.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 68.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19604 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,371 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,990 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,230 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,842 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,861 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,588 | 91.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,263 | 8.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,941 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,826 | 87.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,525 | 11.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 237 | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,974 | 39.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,976 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 598 | 2.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 59 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 8,926 | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,061 | 19.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 14,392 | 47.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 22,443 | 73.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,449 | 14.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 9,038 | 29.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 79 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 8,877 | 29.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19604 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 505 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 671 | 7.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,095 | 11.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,192 | 12.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,051 | 11.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,887 | 20.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,263 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,201 | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 393 | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 193 | 2.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19604 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,100 | 59.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,139 | 15.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 435 | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 620 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,121 | 8.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 682 | 5.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19604 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 695 | 5.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 658 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,061 | 22.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 298 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,459 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,245 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 76 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 740 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 607 | 4.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,593 | 19.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,221 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 438 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 497 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.7% | 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 (19604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,422 | 89.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,005 | 52.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,069 | 46.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,170 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19604 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,468 | 79.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,991 | 31.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,500 | 15.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 859 | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 553 | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,145 | 33.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19604 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,256 | 12.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 6,286 | 61.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,238 | 12.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 675 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 106 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 231 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 472 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 34 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19604 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 149 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 124 | 1.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 254 | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 447 | 4.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 792 | 7.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 987 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 879 | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 816 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,850 | 56.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19604 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 393 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,085 | 10.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,233 | 21.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,370 | 32.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,217 | 21.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,000 | 9.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19604 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,456 | 57.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 221 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,026 | 21.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,663 | 17.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 27 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 46 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19604 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,013 | 21.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,316 | 35.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,986 | 31.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,136 | 12.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19604 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 507 | 11.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,569 | 36.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,164 | 26.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 553 | 12.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 385 | 8.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 124 | 2.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 31 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19604 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,161 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $518 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,015 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.17 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.06 | 2.38 |
Households (19604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,451 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,600 | 38.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,510 | 16.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,436 | 15.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,492 | 36.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,832 | 40.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,269 | 24.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.11 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.80 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19604 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,386 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,604 | 49.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,351 | 38.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 329 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 822 | 7.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,171 | 45.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19604 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,806 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 402 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 500 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,198 | 42.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,148 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,558 | 26.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,621 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 604 | 2.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,592 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,122 | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 650 | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,280 | 64.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,192 | 23.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19604 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,840 | 84.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,298 | 14.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,254 | 52.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,468 | 34.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 496 | 11.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 576 | 13.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,644 | 77.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 4,528 | 14.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,958 | 153.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,958 | 153.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,958 | 153.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 80 | 1.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 57 | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,788 | 149.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19604 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,494 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,493 | 43.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 16,001 | 56.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 15,746 | 55.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 159 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 32 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 64 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19604 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,451 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,303 | 87.9% | 89.4% |
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