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Reading, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19607

Berks County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,544
778/sq mi
$81,346
Median income
$228,800
Median home value
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Reading pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
778
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19607 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19607 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, with 22,544 residents across 29.0 square miles, a density of 778 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19607 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,346 (4% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,035. Local economic indicators show a 10.0% poverty rate alongside 3.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $228,800 for a typical home value (1% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,329 a month; 65.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Berks County, letting you compare 19607 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 19607

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reading, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19607.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19607, Reading, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

22,544

Population

29.0

Area (sq mi)

778

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 19607?

40.0

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 71.2%
African American 5.1%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$81,346

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$40,035

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19607 ranks nationally

Reading, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$81,346 Top 36% higher than 64% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,978

Total Housing Units

9,370

Occupied Units

608

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.6%
Renter 34.4%

$228,800

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,329

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19607 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 168
2021 +9.3% 183
2022 +13.9% 209
2023 +11.6% 233
2024 +8.8% 254

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 578 business establishments in ZIP 19607, employing approximately 11,354 people with a combined annual payroll of $743,532,000.

578

Businesses

11,354

Employees

$743.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Real estate and rental and leasing 108 18.7%
Retail trade 74 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 73 12.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 51 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 50 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 46 8.0%
Finance and insurance 37 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 34 5.9%
Construction 31 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 4.8%
Manufacturing 14 2.4%
Wholesale trade 13 2.3%
Educational services 8 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.2%
Information 3 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 19607 vs 19611 →

ZIP 19607 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19607 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19607 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 19607 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
19611 Reading, PA 10,589 2.3 mi
19601 Reading, PA 32,998 4.2 mi
19602 Reading, PA 17,900 3.0 mi
19540 Mohnton, PA 11,723 4.0 mi
19610 Reading, PA 15,258 3.7 mi
19609 Reading, PA 9,946 3.7 mi
19604 Reading, PA 27,658 4.9 mi
19605 Reading, PA 18,985 7.4 mi
19608 Reading, PA 22,719 4.9 mi
19508 Birdsboro, PA 15,725 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Berks County

19606 standard
Reading, PA
Pop: 34,416
19601 standard
Reading, PA
Pop: 32,998
19604 standard
Reading, PA
Pop: 27,658
19608 standard
Reading, PA
Pop: 22,719
19605 standard
Reading, PA
Pop: 18,985
19602 standard
Reading, PA
Pop: 17,900

Related Areas

Berks County Reading, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19607 in? ▼
ZIP code 19607 (Reading) is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Berks County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/berks-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 19607? ▼
ZIP code 19607 in Reading, PA has a population of 22,544 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19607? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19607 is $81,346, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19607? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19607 is $228,800, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19607? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19607 is White at 71.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19607? ▼
ZIP code 19607 has 578 business establishments employing approximately 11,354 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19607? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19607 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (108), Retail trade (74), Health care and social assistance (73). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19607? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19607 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19607? ▼
In ZIP code 19607, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 19607? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19607 is 21.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19607? ▼
In ZIP code 19607, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19607? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19607 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.