19608 ZIP Code
Reading, Pennsylvania
January 18, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 19608 |
| City/Town: | Reading |
| County: | Berks |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,092 |
| Median Household Income: | $109,263 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,168 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,096 |
| Median Home Value: | $289,100 |
| Land Area: | 26.3 sq miles
68.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3145, -76.0352 |
Population Information (19608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,092 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,790 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,302 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,333 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,466 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,617 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,531 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,495 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,412 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,991 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,036 | 16.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,503 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,615 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,373 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,276 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 444 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $289,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,456 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,096 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,780 | 96.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 316 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,984 | 79.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,796 | 20.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,650 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 213 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 808 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,277 | 25.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,840 | 17.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,091 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,683 | 28.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,738 | 16.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 44.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19608 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $109,263 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $134,404 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $122,635 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,168 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,937 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,575 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 362 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,421 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,510 | 84.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,461 | 10.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 577 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,019 | 83.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,148 | 4.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,109 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 887 | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 913 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,581 | 6.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,412 | 10.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 173 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,195 | 5.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 290 | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 754 | 3.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19608 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 175 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 75 | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 229 | 2.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 511 | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 730 | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,221 | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 898 | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,051 | 23.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,445 | 16.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,445 | 16.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19608 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,258 | 82.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 703 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 34 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 124 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 78 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,089 | 8.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19608 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 165 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 877 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,036 | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 231 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,851 | 13.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 754 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 82 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,107 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,006 | 7.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,656 | 26.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,122 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 435 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 253 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.4% | 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 (19608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,895 | 95.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,700 | 81.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,834 | 28.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 982 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19608 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,380 | 84.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,662 | 30.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,367 | 27.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 287 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 95 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 340 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19608 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,418 | 70.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,720 | 18.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 257 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 192 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 254 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 162 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 93 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19608 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 397 | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,826 | 31.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,466 | 16.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 887 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 906 | 10.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 915 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 548 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 173 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 962 | 10.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19608 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 55 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 394 | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,321 | 14.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,708 | 40.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,135 | 34.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 483 | 5.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19608 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,384 | 61.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 399 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,441 | 16.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,361 | 15.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 32 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 87 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 37 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 39 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19608 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 201 | 2.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,899 | 21.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,469 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,211 | 36.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19608 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 40 | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 105 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 412 | 5.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 650 | 9.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,548 | 36.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,569 | 36.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 598 | 8.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 62 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19608 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,913 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $852 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,456 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.85 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.19 | 2.38 |
Households (19608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,780 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,392 | 61.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,213 | 25.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,175 | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,743 | 19.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,027 | 34.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,611 | 29.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.71 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19608 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,340 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,488 | 26.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,830 | 62.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 232 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 703 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,864 | 30.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19608 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,088 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 444 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 416 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,258 | 37.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,435 | 23.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,535 | 25.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,733 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,201 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,877 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,126 | 8.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 144 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 987 | 46.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 995 | 46.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19608 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,446 | 93.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,474 | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,016 | 68.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 438 | 29.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 145 | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 20 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,914 | 91.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 425 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,178 | 512.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,178 | 512.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,178 | 512.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 683 | 160.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 125 | 29.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 469 | 110.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 3.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19608 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,759 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,253 | 84.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,506 | 15.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,490 | 6.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,280 | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 546 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 190 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19608 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,780 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,367 | 95.3% | 89.4% |
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