ZIP Code 19605 - Reading Pennsylvania

19605 Overview

ZIP Code 19605 is located in Reading Pennsylvania. Portions of 19605 are also in Muhlenberg Park and Riverview Park and Blandon and Hyde Park (Berks County) and Laureldale and Fox Chase and South Temple and Muhlenberg Township and Ontelaunee Township and Bern Township and Maidencreek Township. 19605 is entirely within Berks County. Regionally, 19605 is located in Metro Philadelphia.

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ZIP Code 19605 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameReading
Primary CountyBerks County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)20,564
Area Code(s)484 / 610 / 835
Current Time
EST

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19605 Demographics

19605 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 19605 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 19605 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 19605 is 3.3%.

Population20,564
Population Growth Rate3.71%
Population Density1,094 People per Square Mile
Total Households7,444
Percentage High Income Households2.1%
Median Household Income (2021)$75,986
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$434,550
Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024)3.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 69.93%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 58.74%

19605 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White15,41569.93%
Black1,5176.88%
Hispanic4,57320.74%
Asian3241.47%
Native American2160.98%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

19605 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,18530.66%
Black2656.86%
Hispanic2,35060.8%
Asian581.5%
Native American40.1%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander30.08%

19605 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College9668.09%
Bachelor Degree1,50512.6%
High School Diploma5,18743.44%
No High School Diploma2972.49%
GED or Alternate6165.16%
1 or More Years of College1,22910.29%
Associates Degree1,1619.72%
Masters Degree7636.39%
Professional Degree1371.15%
Doctorate Degree790.66%

19605 Geography

Coordinates40.40143585,-75.94644928
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 19605
RegionMetro Philadelphia
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaReading, PA
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area19 Square Miles

19605 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6b: -5F to 0F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion67a - Northern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys

19605 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)19213039495863615341342541
Avg Max Temp (°F)37405062728084837665534262
Avg Precip (In.)3.82.813.663.734.644.424.223.774.413.373.73.4445.95

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