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Reading, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19610

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

15,258
838/sq mi
$87,374
Median income
$343,600
Median home value
54.5%
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 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
838
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19610 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19610 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, home to 15,258 residents across 18.2 square miles, a density of 838 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19610 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,374 (12% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $60,752. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.1%. Median home value sits at $343,600 (51% above the state average), median rent at $1,670 a month, and owner-occupancy at 66.9%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19610, plus 6 more within Berks County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 19610

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reading, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19610.

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 19610, 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

15,258

Population

18.2

Area (sq mi)

838

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19610?

46.2

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 81.4%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$87,374

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$60,752

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19610 ranks nationally

Reading, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,374 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 79.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.5%

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

What does housing look like?

7,484

Total Housing Units

7,129

Occupied Units

355

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.9%
Renter 33.1%

$343,600

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

$1,670

Median Rent

1976

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19610 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 172
2021 +10.1% 189
2022 +15.7% 219
2023 +6.1% 232
2024 +4.3% 242

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 921 business establishments in ZIP 19610, employing approximately 20,419 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,239,406,000.

921

Businesses

20,419

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 177 19.2%
Retail trade 128 13.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 119 12.9%
Finance and insurance 113 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 90 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 70 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 64 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 50 5.4%
Construction 22 2.4%
Wholesale trade 19 2.1%
Information 17 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 1.3%
Educational services 10 1.1%
Manufacturing 7 0.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 0.7%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 19610 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 19610 ranks #7 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 19610 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 19610 ranks #5 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
19609 Reading, PA 9,946 1.4 mi
19601 Reading, PA 32,998 2.0 mi
19611 Reading, PA 10,589 2.1 mi
19602 Reading, PA 17,900 3.3 mi
19607 Reading, PA 22,544 3.7 mi
19604 Reading, PA 27,658 3.7 mi
19608 Reading, PA 22,719 3.7 mi
19605 Reading, PA 18,985 4.4 mi
19533 Leesport, PA 7,686 5.8 mi
19540 Mohnton, PA 11,723 7.1 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
19607 standard
Reading, PA
Pop: 22,544
19605 standard
Reading, PA
Pop: 18,985

Related Areas

Berks County Reading, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19610 in? ▼
ZIP code 19610 (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 19610? ▼
ZIP code 19610 in Reading, PA has a population of 15,258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19610? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19610 is $87,374, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19610? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19610 is $343,600, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19610? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19610 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19610? ▼
ZIP code 19610 has 921 business establishments employing approximately 20,419 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19610? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19610 are: Health care and social assistance (177), Retail trade (128), Professional, scientific, and technical services (119). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19610? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19610 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 19610? ▼
In ZIP code 19610, 79.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.5% 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 19610? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19610 is 19.3 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 19610? ▼
In ZIP code 19610, approximately 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19610? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19610 is 6.3% 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.