19605 ZIP Code – Reading, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 19605 is a large ZIP code located in Reading, Pennsylvania, within Berks County with a population of approximately 20,564 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $81,222, which is near the Pennsylvania average and near the national figure. The median home value of $200,800 is below the national average, with 85.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,217 is near the national average. Housing consists of 86% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (increasing).
At 6.7%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. About 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 27.1%, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 40.1, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 19533, 19560, 19601.
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ZIP 19605 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 19605 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $81k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $200k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,217 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.1% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 19533 – Leesport
- 19560 – Temple
- 19601 – Reading
- 19604 – Reading
- 19610 – Reading
- 19510 – Blandon
- 19611 – Reading
- 19602 – Reading
- 19609 – Reading
- 19606 – Reading
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19533 | LEESPORT | 8,218 | $98,207 |
| 19560 | TEMPLE | 9,159 | $73,143 |
| 19601 | READING | 36,003 | $38,624 |
| 19604 | READING | 30,602 | $52,371 |
| 19610 | READING | 16,401 | $88,026 |