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 High-density area
- $81,346
- Median income Near-median income area
- $228,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19607 (Reading, PA) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.2 in 2023 to 253.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,035. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $228,800 (1% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,329; 65.6% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berks County, so 19607 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
108 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
50 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 19607?
40.0
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
7.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$40,035
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19607 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Reading, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$81,346 Top 32% higher than 68% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,978housing units
9,978
Total Housing Units
9,370
Occupied Units
608
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,800
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 19601
Reading (19601)
32,998 residents
- 19604
Reading (19604)
27,658 residents
- 19608
Reading (19608)
22,719 residents
- 19607
Reading (19607)
22,544 residents
- 19605
Reading (19605)
18,985 residents
- 19602
Reading (19602)
17,900 residents
- 19508
Birdsboro (19508)
15,725 residents
- 19610
Reading (19610)
15,258 residents
- 19540 11,723
Mohnton (19540)
11,723 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19607 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19607 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19608
Reading (19608)
$110,173 median income
- 19540
Mohnton (19540)
$100,000 median income
- 19605
Reading (19605)
$92,648 median income
- 19610
Reading (19610)
$87,374 median income
- 19508
Birdsboro (19508)
$84,826 median income
- 19609
Reading (19609)
$82,576 median income
- 19607
Reading (19607)
$81,346 median income
- 19611
Reading (19611)
$63,331 median income
- 19604
Reading (19604)
$52,905 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19607, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (22,544 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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