19609 ZIP Code – Reading, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 19609 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Reading, Pennsylvania, within Berks County with a population of approximately 10,225 residents. The median household income is $81,667 — near the Pennsylvania average and near the national average. The median home value of $201,400 is below the national average, with 83.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,255 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 88% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.7%, well below the national average. An estimated 8.1% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 39.0, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 19610, 19608, 19611.
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ZIP 19609 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 19609 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $81k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $201k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,255 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.0 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 37.5% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 19610 – Reading
- 19608 – Reading
- 19611 – Reading
- 19601 – Reading
- 19607 – Reading
- 19602 – Reading
- 19565 – Wernersville
- 19604 – Reading
- 19605 – Reading
- 19540 – Mohnton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19610 | READING | 16,401 | $88,026 |
| 19608 | READING | 24,092 | $109,263 |
| 19611 | READING | 11,118 | $55,213 |
| 19601 | READING | 36,003 | $38,624 |
| 19607 | READING | 23,975 | $78,519 |