The 19611 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Reading, PA (Berks County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 10,720. About 18.1% of residents in ZIP Code 19611 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 32.3 years. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 80.5% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $22,340. The median household income is $44,303, while about 20% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 19611, 80.5% of the population graduated high school, while 24.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.1% in this Berks County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 8.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.6% |
| Associate's degree | 6.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 19611 are younger than average. The median age of 32.3 years in ZIP Code 19611 is approximately 15.22% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.2% of the population in 19611 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 10.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.5% of 19611 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 10.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 18.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.4% |
| 85 years and over | 3.5% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 19611 is $44,303, while the region's mean household income is $59,151. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,340. The per capita income in ZIP Code 19611 of $22,340 is approximately 34.97% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 19.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately109.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.1% of the population in 19611 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 16.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.0% of 19611 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 21.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 19611, 93.3% is one race, while 6.7% are two or more races. Approximately 44.6% of 19611 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 19611 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (65.2%), followed by Some other race (24.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Black or African American | 14.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 24.5% |
In ZIP Code 19611, 65.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 31.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% 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 | 65.6% |
| Spanish | 31.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 19611, an estimated 40.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.2% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Berks County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 18.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 14.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 40.7% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 19611 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 19611 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 19611 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.77 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.78% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.62% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 19611 | 10.95¢/kWh | 5.61¢/kWh | 1.41¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.46¢/kWh | 12.75¢/kWh | 9.12¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 19611 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.61 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.53 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.7 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.52 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.15 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.4 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.86 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.67 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.31 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.77 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.67 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.04 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 19611, 60.0% 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 20.6 minutes. Approximately 26.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 19611 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.6% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 19611 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.3% |
| Construction | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 20.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.7% |
| Information | 0.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 3.5% |