19607 ZIP Code — Reading, PA
Berks County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 19607 is located in Reading, Pennsylvania, within Berks County. It covers approximately 11.22 square miles and serves a population of 23,975 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610/484.
About ZIP code 19607
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $195,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $78,519. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,975
population
11.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19607 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19607
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19607. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Reading | Acceptable |
| Reading | Acceptable |
| Reading | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19611 Reading (2.8 mi)
19609 Reading (3.2 mi)
19602 Reading (3.4 mi)
19540 Mohnton (3.5 mi)
19610 Reading (3.5 mi)
19608 Reading (4.3 mi)
19601 Reading (5 mi)
19604 Reading (5.8 mi)
19606 Reading (6.6 mi)
17569 Reinholds (6.9 mi)
19508 Birdsboro (7.7 mi)
19565 Wernersville (7.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,975 |
| Population density | 2,137 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 011 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.2882 |
| Longitude | -75.9614 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 610/484 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.7% | 37.5% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.2% | 32.2% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.7% | 24.6% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 5.7% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
23,975
Population
2,137
People per sq mi
39.4
Median age
$78,519
Median household income
$38,743
Per capita income
$195,000
Median home value
$1,198
Median monthly rent
65.5%
Home ownership
11.7%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
6,798
Housing units
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
784
Under 5
759
651
5–9
629
701
10–14
677
771
15–19
745
703
20–24
680
1,857
25–34
1,796
1,562
35–44
1,511
1,371
45–54
1,325
796
55–59
770
707
60–64
683
1,218
65–74
1,177
650
75–84
628
419
85+
405
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,959 | 20.7% |
| 18 and over | 19,016 | 79.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,497 | 18.8% |
| Median age | 39.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.8%
Hispanic or Latino
12.6%
Two or more races
8.4%
Other race
5.9%
Black or African American
5.4%
Asian
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,307 | 66.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,446 | 12.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,316 | 8.4% |
| Other race | 1,607 | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,485 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 257 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.7% | 37.5% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.2% | 32.2% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.7% | 24.6% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 5.7% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
8.4%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
17.7%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k+
7.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.1% |
| $200k+ | 7.9% |
| Median income | $78,519 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
3.8%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
28.6%
$200k–$300k
28.0%
$300k–$500k
14.2%
$500k–$1M
4.2%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $195,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,198 |
| Owner occupied | 65.5% |
| Renter occupied | 34.5% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 51.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% |
| 3 or more | 17.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.2% |
| Electricity | 18.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.7% |
| Fuel oil | 21.0% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,984 | 41.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,145 | 12.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,873 | 19.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,499 | 26.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,996 | 31.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,034 | 31.9% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.8% | 32.7% |
| Married | 46.1% | 41.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
32.3%
Some college, no degree
18.5%
Associate's degree
10.8%
Bachelor's degree
19.6%
Graduate / professional
12.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 255 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 305 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,150 | 40.0% |
| High school | 956 | 17.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,707 | 31.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.9%
Manufacturing
14.8%
Retail trade
11.0%
Professional & management
10.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Construction
5.1%
Other services
4.5%
Public administration
3.1%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.7% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.5% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 2.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.4% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 3.5% |
| Work from home | 12.0% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
Poverty
All people
11.7%
Under 18 years
19.5%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
24.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.8% |
| Retirement income | 25.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 32.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 69.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,406 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.7% |
| 18–64 years | 12.7% |
| 65 and over | 37.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.1% |
| Public insurance | 37.0% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,432 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 1,183 | 5.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,033 | 4.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 34 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,325 | 93.1% |
| Born in same state | 21,607 | 90.1% |
| Born in different state | 17,760 | 74.1% |
| Foreign born | 718 | 3.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,650 | 6.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,195 | 72.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,276 | 13.7% |
| French | 1,118 | 4.7% |
| Arab | 620 | 2.6% |
| English | 257 | 1.1% |
| German | 102 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 86 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 60 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 34 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.6% |
| Internet access | 92.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19607
What city is ZIP code 19607 in?
ZIP code 19607 is primarily assigned to Reading, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 19607 in?
ZIP code 19607 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19607?
The median home value in ZIP code 19607 is $195,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 19607?
ZIP code 19607 has an estimated population of 23,975 residents, with a density of 2,137 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 19607?
The median household income in ZIP code 19607 is $78,519, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 19607 in?
ZIP code 19607 observes the EST timezone.