19605 Zip Code Profile

19605 is a suburban zip code in Reading, Pennsylvania. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. At $153,500 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Reading metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $63,178/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 19605 is $55,252.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 19605 earn an average of $39,643/year. Women earn only $21,438/year.

8,207 people in 19605 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 19605? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 17.6 minutes.

The median age here is 44. There are 9,187 men and 9,798 women. The median age for men is 43 while for women the median age is 46.

To give you a sense of the community, 10,645 people (out of the 18,985 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 7,983 homes, and 718 businesses every day. 179 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

19605 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 40 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Madrid, Spain!) and -76 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 304 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 18,985
• White Population: 16,833
• Black Population: 890
• Hispanic Population: 2,439
• Asian Population: 384
• Hawaiian Population: 37
• Indian Population: 109
• Male Population: 9,187
• Female Population: 9,798
• Median Age: 44
• Median Age of Males: 43
• Median Age of Females: 46

• Geography

• Region: Northeast
• Division: Middle Atlantic
• State: Pennsylvania
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Reading PA
• County: Berks
• City: Reading
• Longitude: -75.9
• Latitude: 40.4
• Elevation: 304 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 610

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 8,054
• Drive alone: 7,116
• Carpool: 659
• Public transit: 79
• Ride bikes or walk: 179


• Average commute time: 17.6 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 333
•    5 - 9: 1,305
•    10 - 14: 2,104
•    15 - 19: 1,761
•    20 - 24: 1,175
•    25 - 29: 275
•    30 - 34: 446
•    35 - 39: 70
•    40 - 44: 71
•    45 - 59: 220
•    60 - 89: 161
•    90 plus: 133

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $153,500
• Average Annual Household Income: $54,621
• Businesses: 698
• Employees: 15,374
• Annual Payroll: $696,090,000
• Average Family Income: $63,178
• Median Family Income: $47,235
• Average Income for Men: $39,643
• Average Income for Women: $21,438

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 17, 16, 06
• Congressional District Land Area: 2335.0, 1290.0, 813.0
• Sr Senator: Patrick J. Toomey (R)
• Jr Senator: Robert P., Jr. Casey (D)
• US House Representative: Jim Gerlach (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 011
• State FIPS Code: 42

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Primary Schools

Muhlenberg El Ctr

Sharp Avenue And Kutztown

Laureldale, PA 19605

(610) 921-8028

Middle Schools

Muhlenberg Ms

801 E Bellevue Ave

Laureldale, PA 19605

(610) 921-8034

High Schools

Muhlenberg Hs

Sharp Avenue And Frances St

Laureldale, PA 19605

(610) 921-8078