19609 ZIP Code
Reading, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 19609 |
| City/Town: | Reading |
| County: | Berks |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,225 |
| Median Household Income: | $81,667 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,724 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,219 |
| Median Home Value: | $201,400 |
| Land Area: | 2.3 sq miles
5.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3277, -75.9965 |
Population Information (19609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,225 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,835 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,390 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 674 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 759 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 622 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 451 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 580 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,624 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,032 | 10.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,584 | 15.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 560 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 485 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 942 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 666 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 246 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $201,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,255 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,219 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,006 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 213 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,320 | 82.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 686 | 17.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,139 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 186 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 274 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,016 | 28.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,190 | 16.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 896 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,739 | 24.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 838 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19609 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $81,667 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,830 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $98,809 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,724 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,565 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,414 | 97.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 151 | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,506 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,663 | 86.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 579 | 10.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 160 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,467 | 73.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 748 | 7.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 125 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 868 | 8.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,000 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,360 | 13.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,516 | 24.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 539 | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 624 | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,353 | 13.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19609 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 271 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 55 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 147 | 3.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 317 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 386 | 9.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 617 | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 632 | 15.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 767 | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 567 | 14.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 247 | 6.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19609 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,428 | 81.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 240 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 38 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 117 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 28 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 454 | 8.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19609 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 19 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 205 | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,137 | 21.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 71 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 425 | 7.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 295 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 80 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 375 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 563 | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,402 | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 409 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 174 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 259 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.3% | 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 (19609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,569 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,663 | 74.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,570 | 34.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 656 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19609 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,137 | 78.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,254 | 31.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,113 | 27.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 161 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 73 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 380 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19609 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,047 | 72.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 778 | 18.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 140 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 157 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 19 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 18 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 60 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19609 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 35 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 0 | 0.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 102 | 2.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 113 | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 129 | 3.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 349 | 8.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 841 | 19.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,347 | 31.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 394 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 909 | 21.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19609 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 139 | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 675 | 16.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,369 | 56.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 998 | 23.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 38 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19609 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,645 | 66.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 42 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 685 | 17.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 579 | 14.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 7 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 34 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19609 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 197 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,269 | 31.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,674 | 41.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 866 | 21.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19609 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 78 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 85 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 369 | 11.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,105 | 33.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,401 | 42.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 244 | 7.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 38 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19609 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,517 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $656 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,255 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.38 |
Households (19609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,006 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,144 | 53.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 833 | 20.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 500 | 12.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,066 | 26.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,209 | 30.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,276 | 31.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19609 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,838 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,076 | 28.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,273 | 59.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 154 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 306 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,243 | 32.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19609 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,541 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 235 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 120 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,113 | 43.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 381 | 15.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 692 | 27.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,934 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 522 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,225 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,362 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 348 | 25.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 450 | 33.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 564 | 41.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19609 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,140 | 89.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 907 | 8.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 730 | 80.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 153 | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 42 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 24 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,145 | 89.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 580 | 5.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,080 | 186.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,080 | 186.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,080 | 186.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 215 | 37.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 73 | 12.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 704 | 121.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 2.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19609 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,551 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,168 | 75.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,383 | 25.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,786 | 18.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 477 | 5.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 78 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 42 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19609 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,006 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,796 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
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