19606 ZIP Code
Reading, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 19606 |
| City/Town: | Reading |
| County: | Berks |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,895 |
| Median Household Income: | $79,636 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,392 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,465 |
| Median Home Value: | $217,700 |
| Land Area: | 26.7 sq miles
69.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3389, -75.8571 |
Population Information (19606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,895 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,393 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,502 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,487 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,347 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,363 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,726 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,946 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,332 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,637 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,519 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,652 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,901 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,536 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,702 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 747 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $217,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,240 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,465 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,773 | 95.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 692 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,660 | 77.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,113 | 22.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,026 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 627 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,273 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,430 | 37.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,266 | 17.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,059 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,510 | 18.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,861 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19606 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $79,636 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $99,135 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,072 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,392 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,842 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,597 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,223 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,198 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,247 | 87.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,449 | 7.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 898 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,280 | 78.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,500 | 4.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 142 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 490 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,186 | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,267 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,215 | 11.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,807 | 19.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 551 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,677 | 10.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 446 | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,133 | 5.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19606 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 591 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 237 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 730 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 959 | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,657 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,329 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,967 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,575 | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,291 | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,437 | 10.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19606 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,380 | 77.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,345 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 202 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 242 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 238 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,722 | 9.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19606 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 61 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,050 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,523 | 13.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 407 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,841 | 15.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 992 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 215 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,398 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,207 | 11.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,091 | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,220 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,159 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 433 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.6% | 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 (19606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,081 | 92.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,231 | 70.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,864 | 35.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,478 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19606 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,936 | 79.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,545 | 33.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,860 | 28.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 625 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 394 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,698 | 12.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19606 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,002 | 62.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,951 | 20.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 313 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 606 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 354 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 365 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 474 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 388 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19606 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 417 | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,457 | 10.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,144 | 14.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,071 | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,892 | 13.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,247 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,597 | 11.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 964 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,665 | 18.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19606 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 153 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,024 | 7.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,554 | 17.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,726 | 46.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,145 | 21.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 863 | 6.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19606 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,074 | 58.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 519 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,188 | 15.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,792 | 20.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 145 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19606 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 840 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,200 | 30.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,192 | 37.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,541 | 25.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19606 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 473 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 573 | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,376 | 12.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,148 | 20.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,416 | 32.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,380 | 22.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 264 | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 30 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19606 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,760 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $684 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,240 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (19606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,773 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,858 | 49.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,306 | 16.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,456 | 17.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,376 | 24.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,370 | 31.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,312 | 31.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19606 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,328 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,783 | 33.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,604 | 53.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 486 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,225 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,364 | 30.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19606 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,204 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 460 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 578 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,767 | 40.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,586 | 28.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,813 | 19.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,673 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,743 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,559 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,616 | 13.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 693 | 15.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,363 | 51.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,560 | 33.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19606 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,904 | 88.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,713 | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,540 | 68.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,048 | 28.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 535 | 14.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 125 | 3.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,585 | 93.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,573 | 4.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,310 | 146.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,310 | 146.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,310 | 146.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 269 | 17.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 188 | 12.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,326 | 84.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 65 | 4.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19606 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,408 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,612 | 86.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,796 | 13.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,897 | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 600 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 193 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 106 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19606 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,773 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,839 | 93.2% | 89.4% |
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