19611 Zip Code Profile

19611 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Reading, Pennsylvania. The population is racially diverse, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Housing prices here (average $115,800) are fairly typical for the Reading metro area.

The average family income here is $46,116/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 19611 is $37,645.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 19611 earn an average of $32,360/year. Women earn only $18,603/year.

4,150 people in 19611 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 19611? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 18.4 minutes.

The median age here is 33. There are 4,943 men and 5,646 women. The median age for men is 31 while for women the median age is 35.

To give you a sense of the community, 4,900 people (out of the 10,589 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,148 homes, and 435 businesses every day. 475 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

19611 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 40 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Bursa, Turkey!) and -76 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 329 feet above sea levell.

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• Berkshire Estates
• Exeter Township Neighborhood Crime Watch
• Fairgrounds Farmers Market
• Heritage Place Homeowners Assn.

• Laurel Homeowners Association
• Leesport Farmers Market Inc.
• Shillington Farmers market
• West Reading Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 10,589
• White Population: 7,378
• Black Population: 1,337
• Hispanic Population: 3,896
• Asian Population: 245
• Hawaiian Population: 37
• Indian Population: 130
• Male Population: 4,943
• Female Population: 5,646
• Median Age: 33
• Median Age of Males: 31
• Median Age of Females: 35

• Geography

• Region: Northeast
• Division: Middle Atlantic
• State: Pennsylvania
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Reading PA
• County: Berks
• City: Reading
• Longitude: -75.9
• Latitude: 40.3
• Elevation: 329 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 484/610

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 4,063
• Drive alone: 2,814
• Carpool: 569
• Public transit: 174
• Ride bikes or walk: 475


• Average commute time: 18.4 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 169
•    5 - 9: 659
•    10 - 14: 1,209
•    15 - 19: 719
•    20 - 24: 487
•    25 - 29: 83
•    30 - 34: 310
•    35 - 39: 30
•    40 - 44: 45
•    45 - 59: 117
•    60 - 89: 175
•    90 plus: 60

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $115,800
• Average Annual Household Income: $39,948
• Businesses: 306
• Employees: 11,984
• Annual Payroll: $598,409,000
• Average Family Income: $46,116
• Median Family Income: $32,429
• Average Income for Men: $32,360
• Average Income for Women: $18,603

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 06, 16
• Congressional District Land Area: 813.0, 1290.0
• 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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View all schools in Reading

Primary Schools

Millmont El Sch

400 Summit Ave

Reading, PA 19611

(610) 371-5853

Thomas H Ford El Sch

901 Margaret St

Reading, PA 19611

(610) 371-5928

Middle Schools

West Reading El Ctr

421 Chestnut St

West Reading, PA 19611

(610) 378-9441