19611 ZIP Code
Reading, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 19611 |
| City/Town: | Reading |
| County: | Berks |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,118 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,213 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,743 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,547 |
| Median Home Value: | $152,800 |
| Land Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3247, -75.9429 |
Population Information (19611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,118 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,362 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,756 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 814 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 776 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 701 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 452 | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,053 | 9.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,700 | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,206 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,316 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 846 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 527 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 949 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 459 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 319 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $152,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,061 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,547 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,266 | 93.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 281 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,071 | 48.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,195 | 51.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,322 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 459 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 549 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,531 | 34.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,357 | 18.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 452 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,236 | 16.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 738 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19611 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,213 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,234 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,958 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,743 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,097 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,823 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 261 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,586 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,018 | 83.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 544 | 11.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 261 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,219 | 55.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,024 | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 494 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,944 | 17.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,426 | 12.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,044 | 27.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,755 | 42.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 456 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,805 | 25.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,494 | 13.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19611 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 355 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 141 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 288 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 578 | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 570 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 939 | 22.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 354 | 8.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 612 | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 259 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 170 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19611 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,500 | 72.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 329 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 118 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 290 | 6.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 117 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 277 | 5.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19611 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 67 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 149 | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 963 | 20.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 127 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 370 | 7.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 116 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 42 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 398 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 408 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,386 | 28.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 351 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 157 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 289 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.2% | 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 (19611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,050 | 90.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,191 | 55.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,018 | 45.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 675 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19611 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,445 | 80.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,042 | 24.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 824 | 19.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 304 | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 230 | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,014 | 23.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19611 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 844 | 18.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,338 | 51.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 278 | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 441 | 9.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 218 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 80 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 339 | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 9 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19611 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 153 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 91 | 2.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 73 | 1.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 173 | 3.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 361 | 7.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 443 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 780 | 17.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 524 | 11.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,932 | 42.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19611 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 71 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 705 | 15.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,196 | 26.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,865 | 41.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 642 | 14.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 68 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19611 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,313 | 54.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 32 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,280 | 30.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 627 | 14.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19611 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 536 | 12.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,865 | 43.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,357 | 31.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 508 | 11.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19611 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 64 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 331 | 16.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 587 | 28.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 684 | 33.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 303 | 14.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 89 | 4.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19611 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,301 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $534 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,061 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.38 |
Households (19611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,266 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,118 | 26.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 394 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 849 | 19.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,779 | 41.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,317 | 30.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 953 | 22.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.23 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19611 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,876 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,740 | 44.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,240 | 32.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 113 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 721 | 18.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,034 | 52.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19611 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,842 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 188 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 106 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,347 | 47.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 417 | 14.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 784 | 27.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,532 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 427 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,725 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,739 | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 283 | 16.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 928 | 53.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 528 | 30.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19611 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,335 | 84.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,627 | 14.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 947 | 58.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 680 | 41.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 48 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,889 | 88.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 718 | 6.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,229 | 171.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,229 | 171.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,229 | 171.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 82 | 11.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 897 | 124.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19611 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,304 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,846 | 66.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,458 | 33.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,869 | 27.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 372 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 203 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19611 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,266 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,993 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
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