READING, PA  19606

Total Population: 36,097

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Median Home Value

$229,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$81,872

Across all households

Median Age

40.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

29.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)72.4%
Hispanic or Latino18.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.7%
Two or More Races3.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.5%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

22.4%

65 Years and Over

17.2%

Male

49.1%

Female

50.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.3%

No Health Insurance

6.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

29.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$81,872

Mean Household Income

$102,097

Per Capita Income

$39,916

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

83.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$229,400

Median Rent

$1,282/mo

Total Housing Units

14,593

Owner-Occupied

77.7%

Renter-Occupied

22.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Married Couple Households

49.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.9%

Average Household Size

2.56

Broadband Internet Access

91.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 19606.