The 19610 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Reading, PA (Berks County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 15,417. About 30.7% of residents in ZIP Code 19610 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 45.2 years. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 95.1% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $49,343. Approximately 3% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $76,615.
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In ZIP Code 19610, 95.1% of the population graduated high school, while 50.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 20.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 22.9% in this Berks County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 22.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.7% |
| Associate's degree | 9.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 29.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 20.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 19610 are older than average. The median age of 45.2 years in ZIP Code 19610 is approximately 18.64% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.5% of the population in 19610 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 4.3% of 19610 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.9% |
| 85 years and over | 5.7% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 19610 is $76,615, while the region's mean household income is $117,486. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $49,343. The per capita income in ZIP Code 19610 of $49,343 is approximately 43.64% more than the per capita income in Pennsylvania overall of $34,352. An estimated 2.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 72.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.1% of the population in 19610 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.6% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.3% of 19610 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 | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 12.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 19610, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 10.8% of 19610 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 19610 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.2%), followed by Some other race (6.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 6.9% |
In ZIP Code 19610, 85.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.1% 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 | 85.3% |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.0% |
| Other languages | 1.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 19610, an estimated 19.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 19.1% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Berks County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 13.1% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 19610 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 21.73¢/kWh | 13.33¢/kWh | 10.1¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.34¢/kWh | 14.19¢/kWh | 9.17¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 19610 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.55 | ||
| Feb | 4.49 | ||
| Mar | 5.09 | ||
| Apr | 5.42 | ||
| May | 5.32 | ||
| Jun | 5.43 | ||
| Jul | 5.86 | ||
| Aug | 5.71 | ||
| Sep | 5.37 | ||
| Oct | 4.79 | ||
| Nov | 3.9 | ||
| Dec | 3.04 |
In 19610, 59.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.8 minutes. Approximately 29.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 19610 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.5% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 19610 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 13.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Retail trade | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.8% |
| Information | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 2.6% |