READING, PA  19602

Total Population: 18,001

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Median Home Value

$73,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$38,179

Across all households

Median Age

33.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

10.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino67.6%
White (Non-Hispanic)22.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.7%
Two or More Races2.9%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

29.3%

65 Years and Over

10.6%

Male

52.1%

Female

47.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

88.2%

No Health Insurance

11.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

70.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

10.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$38,179

Mean Household Income

$51,880

Per Capita Income

$19,870

Unemployment Rate (16+)

14.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

47.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$73,000

Median Rent

$978/mo

Total Housing Units

7,907

Owner-Occupied

26.8%

Renter-Occupied

73.2%

Vacancy Rate

15.3%

Married Couple Households

22.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

13.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

27.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

36.6%

Average Household Size

2.67

Broadband Internet Access

83.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 19602.