19602 ZIP Code – Reading, Pennsylvania
19602 is a ZIP code serving Reading, Pennsylvania in Berks County with a population of approximately 17,953 residents. The median household income is $37,615 — well below the Pennsylvania average and well below the national average. The median home value of $61,700 is well below the national average, with 26.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $915 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 59% single-family (increasing), 21% apartments (decreasing), 20% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 14.3%, which is well above the U.S. rate. About 33.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 10.9%, well below the national average. The median age is 33.4, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 19611, 19601, 19604.
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ZIP 19602 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 19602 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $37k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $61k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $915 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.4 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.3% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 33.7% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.9% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 19611 – Reading
- 19601 – Reading
- 19604 – Reading
- 19607 – Reading
- 19606 – Reading
- 19610 – Reading
- 19609 – Reading
- 19605 – Reading
- 19560 – Temple
- 19508 – Birdsboro
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19611 | READING | 11,118 | $55,213 |
| 19601 | READING | 36,003 | $38,624 |
| 19604 | READING | 30,602 | $52,371 |
| 19607 | READING | 23,975 | $78,519 |
| 19606 | READING | 35,895 | $79,636 |