ZIP Code 19610
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Reading · Berks County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 15,258
- Median income
- $87,374
- Median home value
- $343,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 54.5%
- Land area
- 18.2 sq mi
838/sq mi
▲ 15% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.2
New York
ZIP code 19610 in Reading, Pennsylvania has a population of 15,258. The median household income is $87,374, which is 15% above the national average. Median home value is $343,600, 24% above the US average. 54.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19610 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.2 square miles in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 15,258 residents, producing a population density of 838 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19610 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19610 sits at $87,374 (12% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $60,752. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $343,600 (51% above the state average) with median rent at $1,670 per month, and 66.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19610 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berks County, so you can benchmark 19610 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 19610
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19610.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
177 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
128 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
119 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
113 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
90 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 19610?
46.2
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
8.9%
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?
$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
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?
7,484
Total Housing Units
7,129
Occupied Units
355
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19610 vs 19609 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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