The 19608 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Reading, PA (Berks County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 22,935. About 20.0% of residents in ZIP Code 19608 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 41.9 years. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 93.8% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $41,953. Median househould income in this region is $88,879, while about 4% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 19608, 93.8% of the population graduated high school, while 38.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.6% in this Berks County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 30.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.1% |
| Associate's degree | 8.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 24.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 14.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 19608 are older than average. The median age of 41.9 years in ZIP Code 19608 is approximately 9.97% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.0% of the population in 19608 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 19608 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.4% |
| 85 years and over | 1.4% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 19608 is $88,879, while the region's mean household income is $115,249. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $41,953. The per capita income in ZIP Code 19608 of $41,953 is approximately 22.13% more than the per capita income in Pennsylvania overall of $34,352. An estimated 4.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 56.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.7% of the population in 19608 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.6% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.6% of 19608 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 10.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 19608, 98.1% is one race, while 1.9% are two or more races. Approximately 9.1% of 19608 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 19608 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (86.4%), followed by Black or African American (7.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Some other race | 2.7% |
In ZIP Code 19608, 89.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes. Lastly, 1.4% 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 | 89.0% |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.9% |
| Other languages | 1.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 19608, an estimated 26.6% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 19.6% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Berks County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 26.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 19608 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.83 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.23% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.71% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 19608 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.08¢/kWh | 13.16¢/kWh | 10.4¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 19608 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.64 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.25 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.76 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.48 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.59 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.62 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.79 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.7 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.55 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.65 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.91 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.05 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 19608, 69.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.0 minutes. Approximately 29.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 19608 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.4% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 19608 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.6% |
| Construction | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 13.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.5% |
| Retail trade | 13.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.0% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 2.6% |