19605 ZIP Code
Reading, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 19605 |
| City/Town: | Reading |
| County: | Berks |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,564 |
| Median Household Income: | $81,222 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,436 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,058 |
| Median Home Value: | $200,800 |
| Land Area: | 17.6 sq miles
45.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3986, -75.9461 |
Population Information (19605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,564 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,793 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,771 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,293 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,182 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,062 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,187 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,090 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,872 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,285 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,413 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,880 | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,423 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,022 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,168 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 687 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $200,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,217 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,058 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,706 | 95.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 352 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,540 | 84.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,166 | 15.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,750 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 473 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,055 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,550 | 37.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,496 | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,221 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,629 | 17.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,326 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $81,222 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $101,891 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $99,924 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,436 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,272 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,513 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 747 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,552 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,813 | 83.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 969 | 9.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 705 | 6.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,962 | 72.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,244 | 6.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 191 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 316 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,835 | 8.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,016 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,466 | 16.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,213 | 25.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 938 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,599 | 12.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,676 | 8.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19605 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 284 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 223 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 407 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 332 | 4.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 917 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,394 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,113 | 14.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,645 | 21.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 819 | 10.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 572 | 7.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19605 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,466 | 80.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 833 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 59 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 63 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 327 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 615 | 5.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19605 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 198 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 438 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,863 | 17.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 264 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,385 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 804 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 181 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 591 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 860 | 8.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,492 | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 777 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 473 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 187 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.9% | 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 (19605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,723 | 95.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,808 | 72.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,248 | 40.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 601 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19605 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,093 | 79.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,817 | 36.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,482 | 32.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 343 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 217 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 777 | 10.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19605 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,283 | 65.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,692 | 21.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 151 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 198 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 139 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 147 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 128 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 320 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19605 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 56 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 355 | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 817 | 10.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,446 | 17.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 473 | 5.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 710 | 8.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,004 | 12.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,133 | 14.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 534 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,530 | 19.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19605 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 130 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 400 | 5.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,389 | 17.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,020 | 49.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,807 | 22.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 312 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19605 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,762 | 61.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 247 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,021 | 13.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,529 | 19.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 41 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 46 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 52 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19605 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 273 | 3.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,307 | 29.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,155 | 40.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,971 | 25.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19605 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 331 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 265 | 4.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,247 | 19.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,405 | 21.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,270 | 34.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 896 | 13.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 63 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 63 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,715 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $689 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,217 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.38 |
Households (19605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,706 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,986 | 51.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,369 | 17.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 904 | 11.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,852 | 24.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,301 | 29.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,626 | 34.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.64 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19605 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,200 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,579 | 31.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,526 | 55.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 225 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 830 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,490 | 30.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19605 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,185 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 185 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 146 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,920 | 45.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 983 | 23.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 951 | 22.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,203 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,463 | 9.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,324 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,833 | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 159 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,344 | 47.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,330 | 46.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19605 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,269 | 88.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,006 | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,335 | 66.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 590 | 29.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 234 | 11.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 81 | 4.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,614 | 90.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,088 | 5.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,950 | 179.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,950 | 179.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,950 | 179.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 192 | 17.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 86 | 7.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,488 | 136.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19605 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,271 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,420 | 80.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,851 | 20.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,188 | 16.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 350 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 221 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 92 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19605 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,706 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,979 | 90.6% | 89.4% |
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