19607 ZIP Code
Reading, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 19607 |
| City/Town: | Reading |
| County: | Berks |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,975 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,519 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,275 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,074 |
| Median Home Value: | $195,000 |
| Land Area: | 11.2 sq miles
29.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.2915, -75.9448 |
Population Information (19607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,975 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,190 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,785 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,543 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,280 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,378 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,516 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,383 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,653 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,073 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,696 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,566 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,390 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,395 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,278 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 824 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $195,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,198 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,074 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,501 | 94.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 573 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,225 | 65.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,276 | 34.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,875 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 409 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 702 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,454 | 32.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,122 | 18.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,824 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,308 | 19.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,056 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19607 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,519 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,227 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,871 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,275 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,877 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,306 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 512 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,627 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,646 | 86.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,356 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 304 | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,307 | 76.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,485 | 6.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 257 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,607 | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,316 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,446 | 14.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,007 | 20.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 658 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,049 | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 5 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,295 | 5.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19607 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 349 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 337 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 607 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 585 | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 798 | 8.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,745 | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,678 | 17.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,781 | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 867 | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 754 | 7.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19607 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,951 | 72.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 918 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 60 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 415 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 232 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,448 | 11.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19607 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 42 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 625 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,826 | 14.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 228 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,357 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 791 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 188 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 900 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,301 | 10.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,193 | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 922 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 554 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 379 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.7% | 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 (19607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,585 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,306 | 72.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,770 | 36.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,095 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19607 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,343 | 77.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,304 | 34.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,461 | 25.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 487 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 436 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,066 | 11.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19607 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,137 | 51.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,440 | 24.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 347 | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 335 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 468 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 531 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 784 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 22 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19607 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 75 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 40 | 0.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 801 | 8.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 678 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 998 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,345 | 23.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,071 | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,496 | 14.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 602 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,968 | 19.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19607 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 209 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 796 | 7.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,957 | 29.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,358 | 43.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,566 | 15.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 188 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19607 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,340 | 56.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 261 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,721 | 18.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,993 | 21.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 42 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 108 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19607 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 678 | 7.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,564 | 37.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,615 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,644 | 17.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19607 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 115 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 236 | 3.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,184 | 19.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,779 | 28.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,741 | 28.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 882 | 14.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 259 | 4.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 29 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19607 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,683 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $674 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,198 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.38 |
Households (19607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,501 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,984 | 41.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,683 | 17.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,873 | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,499 | 26.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,996 | 31.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,034 | 31.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19607 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,620 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,826 | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,437 | 46.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 296 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 978 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,325 | 34.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19607 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,373 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 255 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 305 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,150 | 40.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 956 | 17.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,707 | 31.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,957 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,406 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,680 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,715 | 15.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 282 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,828 | 49.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,605 | 43.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19607 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,544 | 81.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,229 | 17.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,705 | 64.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,469 | 34.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 517 | 12.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 55 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,325 | 93.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 718 | 3.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,650 | 229.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,650 | 229.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,650 | 229.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 218 | 30.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 296 | 41.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 887 | 123.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 118 | 16.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19607 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,432 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,654 | 83.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,778 | 16.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,043 | 13.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 433 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 64 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 238 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19607 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,501 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,749 | 92.1% | 89.4% |
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