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 High-density area
- $63,331
- Median income Near-median income area
- $176,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19611 (Reading, PA) rose +12.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 286.0 in 2023 to 323.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,285. The poverty rate is 26.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $176,200 (22% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,151; owner occupancy is 51.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berks County, so 19611 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 19611
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reading, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19611.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Manufacturing 17
Manufacturing
17 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 19611?
35.6
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
11.6%
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?
$63,331
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$37,285
Per Capita Income
26.0%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
19.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19611 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)
$63,331 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
4,485housing units
4,485
Total Housing Units
4,229
Occupied Units
256
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$176,200
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 19606
Reading (19606)
34,416 residents
- 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
- 19610
Reading (19610)
15,258 residents
- 19540 11,723
Mohnton (19540)
11,723 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19611 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19611 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
- 19606
Reading (19606)
$85,557 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 19611 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19611, 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 (10,589 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 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.
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