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Reading, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19611

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

10,589
2,020/sq mi
$63,331
Median income
$176,200
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Reading pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,020
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19611 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19611 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,589 residents across 5.2 square miles, a density of 2,020 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19611 reports a modest median household income of $63,331 (19% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,285. 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.1%. Housing costs here run $176,200 for a typical home value (22% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,151 a month; 51.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 19 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 19611 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 19611

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reading, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19611.

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 19611, 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

10,589

Population

5.2

Area (sq mi)

2,020

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19611?

35.6

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

11.6%

Foreign-Born

White 50.5%
African American 5.7%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 46.9%

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?

$63,331

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$37,285

Per Capita Income

26.0%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

19.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19611 ranks nationally

Reading, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,331 35th percentile higher than 35% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,485

Total Housing Units

4,229

Occupied Units

256

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.2%
Renter 48.8%

$176,200

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,151

Median Rent

1943

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

+12.9%

YoY Change (2024)

323

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+223%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19611 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.9% 194
2021 +12.5% 219
2022 +17.4% 256
2023 +11.5% 286
2024 +12.9% 323

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 265 business establishments in ZIP 19611, employing approximately 13,137 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,057,478,000.

265

Businesses

13,137

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 47 17.7%
Accommodation and food services 43 16.2%
Health care and social assistance 40 15.1%
Retail trade 38 14.3%
Manufacturing 17 6.4%
Construction 15 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 4.2%
Wholesale trade 10 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.6%
Finance and insurance 6 2.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.9%
Educational services 5 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.9%

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 19611 vs 19601 →

ZIP 19611 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 19611 ranks #0 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 19611 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 19611 ranks #8 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
19601 Reading, PA 32,998 1.9 mi
19602 Reading, PA 17,900 1.4 mi
19607 Reading, PA 22,544 2.3 mi
19610 Reading, PA 15,258 2.1 mi
19609 Reading, PA 9,946 3.0 mi
19604 Reading, PA 27,658 2.8 mi
19605 Reading, PA 18,985 5.1 mi
19606 Reading, PA 34,416 4.5 mi
19608 Reading, PA 22,719 5.0 mi
19540 Mohnton, PA 11,723 6.2 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 19611 in? ▼
ZIP code 19611 (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 19611? ▼
ZIP code 19611 in Reading, PA has a population of 10,589 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19611? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19611 is $63,331, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19611? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19611 is $176,200, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19611? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19611 is White at 50.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19611? ▼
ZIP code 19611 has 265 business establishments employing approximately 13,137 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19611? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19611 are: Other services (except public administration) (47), Accommodation and food services (43), Health care and social assistance (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19611? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19611 increased by 12.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. 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 19611? ▼
In ZIP code 19611, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 19611? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19611 is 19.2 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 19611? ▼
In ZIP code 19611, approximately 51.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19611? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19611 is 26.0% 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.