The 19606 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Reading, PA (Berks County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 35,413. About 21.3% of residents in ZIP Code 19606 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 41.4 years. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 90.6% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $33,975. The median household income is at $71,349, while an estimated 7% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 19606, 90.6% of the population graduated high school, while 28.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.5% in this Berks County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 35.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.8% |
| Associate's degree | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 11.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 19606 are older than average. The median age of 41.4 years in ZIP Code 19606 is approximately 8.66% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.2% of the population in 19606 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 19606 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 2.3% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 19606 is $71,349, while the region's mean household income is $87,827. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,975. The per capita income in ZIP Code 19606 of $33,975 is approximately 1.1% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 6.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 30.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.2% of the population in 19606 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 19.2% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.5% of 19606 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 19606, 97.0% is one race, while 3.0% are two or more races. Approximately 13.2% of 19606 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 19606 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.2%), followed by Black or African American (7.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 5.6% |
In ZIP Code 19606, 87.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Berks County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 87.7% |
| Spanish | 8.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 19606, an estimated 20.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.1% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Berks County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 20.3% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 19606 | 10.95¢/kWh | 5.61¢/kWh | 1.41¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.3¢/kWh | 14.86¢/kWh | 10.33¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.65¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 19606 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.66 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 4.61 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 5.2 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.51 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.39 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.43 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 5.76 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 5.58 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.34 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 4.41 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 3.85 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 3.34 | 5.46 |
In 19606, 68.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.0 minutes. Approximately 22.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 19606 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 19606 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 14.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.8% |
| Retail trade | 13.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.3% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 3.0% |