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19609 Zip Code Summary
19609 zip is located in Reading, Pennsylvania
Latitude: 40.3283126
Longitude: -75.9972852
Population: 9,179
Area: 2.38 sq. miles
Land: 2.38 sq. miles
Water: 0.00 sq. miles
Population Density: 3,851.69 people per sq. mile
Elevation: 206.0 feet above sea level
Time Zone: Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings: Yes
Area Codes: 610
19609 Zip Code Details

Zip Code 19609 Demographics

Zip Code 19609 Gender Distribution

Gender Distribution
GenderNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Male4,40447.98 %48.28 %49.04 %
Female4,77552.02 %51.72 %50.96 %
Males / Female0.92-0.930.96
Total Population9,179100.00 %--
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Zip Code 19609 Age Distribution

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Age Distribution
Age GroupNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Under 5 years4895.33 %5.93 %6.83 %
5 to 9 years5355.83 %6.74 %7.31 %
10 to 14 years5125.58 %7.03 %7.30 %
15 to 19 years4835.26 %6.93 %7.20 %
20 to 24 years3804.14 %6.08 %6.75 %
25 to 34 years1,22213.31 %12.71 %14.17 %
35 to 44 years1,38115.05 %15.86 %16.01 %
45 to 54 years1,22713.37 %13.88 %13.37 %
55 to 59 years4775.20 %5.05 %4.79 %
60 to 64 years4434.83 %4.17 %3.84 %
65 to 74 years1,07311.69 %7.89 %6.53 %
75 to 84 years7498.16 %5.80 %4.38 %
85 years and over2082.27 %1.93 %1.50 %
Age StatisticsNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Median age (years)41.7-39.037.7
18 years and over7,32179.76 %76.21 %74.27 %
Male
3,44837.56 %36.07 %35.85 %
Female
3,87342.19 %40.13 %38.42 %
21 years and over7,08877.22 %72.00 %69.92 %
62 years and over2,30925.16 %18.08 %14.65 %
65 years and over2,03022.12 %15.63 %12.42 %
Male
8899.69 %6.25 %5.12 %
Female
1,14112.43 %9.38 %7.30 %
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Zip Code 19609 Racial Profile

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Racial Profile Chart
RaceNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
One race9,09699.10 %98.84 %97.55 %
White
8,80695.94 %85.37 %75.21 %
Black or African American
1101.20 %9.97 %12.26 %
American Indian and Alaska Native
60.07 %0.15 %0.87 %
Asian
1061.15 %1.79 %3.59 %
Asian Indian
170.19 %0.47 %0.59 %
Chinese
330.36 %0.41 %0.85 %
Filipino
90.10 %0.12 %0.65 %
Japanese
40.04 %0.06 %0.28 %
Korean
70.08 %0.26 %0.38 %
Vietnamese
130.14 %0.24 %0.39 %
Other Asian
230.25 %0.23 %0.45 %
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
10.01 %0.03 %0.14 %
Native Hawaiian
00.00 %0.01 %0.05 %
Guamanian or Chamorro
10.01 %0.01 %0.02 %
Samoan
00.00 %0.01 %0.03 %
Other Pacific Islander
00.00 %0.01 %0.04 %
Some other race
670.73 %1.53 %5.48 %
Hispanic StatisticsNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)1882.05 %3.21 %13.70 %
Mexican
170.19 %0.45 %7.24 %
Puerto Rican
1161.26 %1.86 %2.46 %
Cuban
50.05 %0.08 %0.44 %
Other Hispanic or Latino
500.54 %0.81 %3.55 %
Not Hispanic or Latino8,99197.95 %96.79 %86.30 %
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Zip Code 19609 Social Profile

Zip Code 19609 School Enrollment

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School Enrollment Chart
School EnrollmentNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Population 3 years and over enrolled in school1,969100.00 %--
Nursery school, preschool
1939.80 %6.50 %6.47 %
Kindergarten
814.11 %5.07 %5.43 %
Elementary school (grades 1-8)
83742.51 %44.00 %43.92 %
High school (grades 9-12)
44022.35 %22.00 %21.38 %
College or graduate school
41821.23 %22.42 %22.81 %
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Zip Code 19609 Education Level

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Education Level Chart
Education LevelNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Population 25 years and over6,813100.00 %--
Less than 9th grade
1482.17 %5.47 %7.55 %
9th to 12th grade, no diploma
70310.32 %12.63 %12.05 %
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
2,73940.20 %38.11 %28.63 %
High school or higher
5,96287.51 %81.90 %80.40 %
Some college, no degree
1,09116.01 %15.54 %21.05 %
Associate degree
4466.55 %5.90 %6.32 %
Bachelor's degree
1,15416.94 %13.95 %15.54 %
Bachelor's degree or higher
1,68624.75 %22.35 %24.40 %
Graduate or professional degree
5327.81 %8.40 %8.86 %
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Zip Code 19609 Ancestry Distribution

Ancestry Distribution
AncestryNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Total ancestries reported10,787100.00 %--
Arab270.25 %0.36 %0.42 %
Czech970.90 %0.52 %0.59 %
Danish310.29 %0.12 %0.50 %
Dutch3343.10 %1.88 %1.58 %
English6265.80 %7.12 %8.53 %
French (except Basque)2021.87 %1.56 %2.90 %
French Canadian480.44 %0.23 %0.85 %
German3,90536.20 %22.95 %14.93 %
Greek720.67 %0.42 %0.40 %
Hungarian910.84 %0.97 %0.49 %
Irish1,0059.32 %14.61 %10.65 %
Italian1,08010.01 %10.45 %5.47 %
Lithuanian560.52 %0.58 %0.23 %
Norwegian190.18 %0.29 %1.56 %
Polish8627.99 %6.07 %3.12 %
Portuguese00.00 %0.10 %0.41 %
Russian250.23 %1.32 %0.92 %
Scotch-Irish1551.44 %1.61 %1.50 %
Scottish1511.40 %1.36 %1.70 %
Slovak2312.14 %1.79 %0.28 %
Subsaharan African120.11 %0.43 %0.62 %
Swedish580.54 %0.78 %1.39 %
Swiss730.68 %0.44 %0.32 %
Ukrainian510.47 %0.90 %0.31 %
United States or American3593.33 %4.66 %7.18 %
Welsh1591.47 %1.34 %0.61 %
West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups)80.07 %0.27 %0.65 %
Other ancestries1,0509.73 %16.86 %31.89 %
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Zip Code 19609 Economy

Zip Code 19609 Employment

GroupNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Population 16 years and over7,609100.00 %--
Males 16 years and over
3,63947.82 %47.45 %48.32 %
Females 16 years and over
3,97052.18 %52.55 %51.68 %
In labor force
5,00365.75 %61.91 %63.63 %
Males in labor force
2,59151.79 %53.02 %53.52 %
Females in labor force
2,41248.21 %46.98 %46.48 %
Civilian labor force
5,00365.75 %61.83 %63.10 %
Employed
4,93464.84 %58.33 %59.39 %
Unemployed
690.91 %3.50 %3.71 %
Unemployment level
-1.38 %5.66 %5.84 %
Armed Forces
00.00 %0.08 %0.53 %
Not in labor force
2,60634.25 %38.09 %36.37 %
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Employment Type Chart
Employment TypeNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Private wage and salary workers4,14083.91 %82.38 %78.40 %
Government workers55311.21 %11.30 %14.66 %
Self-employed workers in own not incorporated business2404.86 %6.01 %6.64 %
Unpaid family workers10.02 %0.31 %0.31 %
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Zip Code 19609 Occupations

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Occupation Chart
OccupationNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Management, professional, and related occupations1,72935.04 %32.57 %33.60 %
Service occupations66713.52 %14.83 %14.87 %
Sales and office occupations1,41128.60 %26.98 %26.70 %
Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations00.00 %0.47 %0.74 %
Construction, extraction, and maintenance occupations4438.98 %8.86 %9.47 %
Production, transportation, and material moving occupations68413.86 %16.30 %14.63 %
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Zip Code 19609 Employment by Industry

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Industry Chart
IndustryNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining30.06 %1.30 %1.87 %
Construction2394.84 %6.00 %6.80 %
Manufacturing85617.35 %16.03 %14.09 %
Wholesale trade741.50 %3.56 %3.60 %
Retail trade65413.25 %12.10 %11.73 %
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities2755.57 %5.38 %5.19 %
Information1072.17 %2.63 %3.08 %
Finance, insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing4779.67 %6.58 %6.87 %
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services4418.94 %8.47 %9.28 %
Educational, health and social services1,13122.92 %21.88 %19.92 %
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services3136.34 %7.04 %7.86 %
Other services (except public administration)2264.58 %4.85 %4.88 %
Public administration1382.80 %4.17 %4.83 %
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Zip Code 19609 Income

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Household Income Chart
Household IncomeNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Households3,978100.00 %4,778,799106,788,273
Less than $10,000
1002.51 %9.75 %9.86 %
$10,000 to $14,999
1734.35 %6.98 %6.40 %
$15,000 to $24,999
50612.72 %13.75 %12.89 %
$25,000 to $34,999
54413.68 %13.26 %12.79 %
$35,000 to $49,999
75518.98 %16.93 %16.44 %
$50,000 to $74,999
1,15028.91 %19.46 %19.30 %
$75,000 to $99,999
3979.98 %9.57 %10.14 %
$100,000 to $149,999
2736.86 %6.64 %7.65 %
$150,000 to $199,999
320.80 %1.76 %2.18 %
$200,000 or more
481.21 %1.90 %2.35 %
Median household income (dollars)$47,243.00-$38,819.75$39,349.33
Average household size2.31-2.522.58
Average income per member of household$20,451.52-$15,434.68$15,252.86
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Zip Code 19609 Commute

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Commute Chart
TypeNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Workers 16 years and over4,884100.00 %100.00 %100.00 %
Car, truck, or van - drove alone
4,24286.86 %76.45 %75.65 %
Car, truck, or van - carpooled
3306.76 %10.39 %12.23 %
Public transportation (including taxicab)
491.00 %5.21 %4.73 %
Walked
1032.11 %4.13 %2.94 %
Other means
230.47 %0.85 %1.20 %
Worked at home
1372.81 %2.96 %3.25 %
Mean travel time to work (minutes)19.6 minutes-26.5 minutes26.3 minutes
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Zip Code 19609 Housing

Zip Code 19609 Occupancy

Housing OccupancyNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Total housing units4,068100.00 %5,246,966117,282,697
Occupied housing units
3,95797.27 %91.04 %91.00 %
Owner-occupied housing units
3,32081.61 %64.91 %60.30 %
Renter-occupied housing units
63715.66 %26.12 %30.70 %
Vacant housing units
1112.73 %8.96 %9.00 %
For seasonal or occasional use
80.20 %2.78 %3.06 %
Homeowner vacancy rate1.20 %-1.75 %2.21 %
Rental vacancy rate3.60 %-6.67 %7.86 %
Average household size of owner-occupied unit2.36-2.592.62
Average household size of renter-occupied unit2.05-2.282.45
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Zip Code 19609 Structures

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Structures Chart
Structure TypeNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Total housing units4,063100.00 %--
1-unit, detached
2,66665.62 %55.90 %60.37 %
1-unit, attached
92422.74 %17.92 %5.68 %
2 units
1112.73 %5.22 %4.29 %
3 or 4 units
711.75 %4.61 %4.72 %
5 to 9 units
170.42 %3.43 %4.66 %
10 to 19 units
1172.88 %2.51 %3.99 %
20 or more units
1323.25 %5.41 %8.59 %
Mobile home
250.62 %4.92 %7.49 %
Boat, RV, van, etc.
00.00 %0.09 %0.22 %
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Zip Code 19609 Rooms

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Rooms Chart
Rooms per residence unitNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Total housing units4,063100.00 %--
1 room
100.25 %1.19 %2.21 %
2 rooms
370.91 %2.72 %4.88 %
3 rooms
2035.00 %7.68 %10.06 %
4 rooms
3628.91 %12.72 %15.95 %
5 rooms
63015.51 %17.62 %20.92 %
6 rooms
1,08726.75 %23.25 %18.39 %
7 rooms
79119.47 %14.62 %11.98 %
8 rooms
60214.82 %10.70 %7.99 %
9 or more rooms
3418.39 %9.50 %7.63 %
Median (rooms)6.2-5.85.5
Occupants per roomNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Occupied housing units3,954100.00 %--
1.00 or less
3,95099.90 %89.30 %85.63 %
1.01 to 1.50
20.05 %1.16 %2.83 %
1.51 or more
20.05 %0.58 %2.54 %
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Zip Code 19609 Household Heating

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Household Heating Pie Chart
Household heating fuel typeNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Utility gas2,12252.23 %46.75 %46.07 %
Bottled, tank, or LP gas110.27 %2.77 %5.96 %
Electricity50112.33 %14.99 %27.62 %
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.1,26731.18 %23.19 %8.06 %
Coal or coke120.30 %1.30 %0.12 %
Wood00.00 %1.45 %1.51 %
Solar energy00.00 %0.01 %0.05 %
Other fuel340.84 %0.39 %0.35 %
No fuel used70.17 %0.19 %1.25 %
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Zip Code 19609 Property Value

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Property Pie Chart
Property TypeNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Specified owner-occupied units3,173100.00 %--
Less than $50,000
531.67 %15.06 %10.14 %
$50,000 to $99,999
1,68353.04 %37.37 %30.62 %
$100,000 to $149,999
1,32141.63 %24.33 %23.60 %
$150,000 to $199,999
963.03 %11.91 %14.50 %
$200,000 to $299,999
80.25 %7.43 %11.81 %
$300,000 to $499,999
90.28 %2.92 %6.42 %
$500,000 to $999,999
30.09 %0.82 %2.34 %
$1,000,000 or more
00.00 %0.15 %0.56 %
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Zip Code 19609 Mortgage Status

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Mortgage Payment Pie Chart
Mortgage paymentsNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
With a mortgage1,95361.55 %62.24 %69.56 %
Less than $300
60.19 %0.32 %0.50 %
$300 to $499
742.33 %3.76 %3.97 %
$500 to $699
2618.23 %9.35 %8.97 %
$700 to $999
66821.05 %17.24 %17.28 %
$1,000 to $1,499
73723.23 %18.91 %20.91 %
$1,500 to $1,999
1815.70 %7.63 %9.93 %
$2,000 or more
260.82 %5.04 %7.99 %
Not mortgaged1,22038.45 %37.76 %30.44 %
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Mortgage Payment as Percentage of Income Pie Chart
Mortgage payment as a percentage of incomeNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Less than 15 percent1,20638.01 %37.77 %36.58 %
15 to 19 percent63419.98 %17.62 %17.40 %
20 to 24 percent50415.88 %13.83 %13.85 %
25 to 29 percent2377.47 %9.14 %9.40 %
30 to 34 percent2527.94 %5.69 %6.01 %
35 percent or more34010.72 %15.10 %15.91 %
Not computed00.00 %0.85 %0.85 %
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Zip Code 19609 Rent Status

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Rent Payment Pie Chart
Rent payment amountNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Specified renter-occupied units643100.00 %100.00 %100.00 %
Less than $200
71.09 %6.33 %5.40 %
$200 to $299
50.78 %6.63 %5.26 %
$300 to $499
639.80 %28.85 %22.00 %
$500 to $749
34453.50 %33.72 %33.46 %
$750 to $999
16225.19 %12.39 %17.03 %
$1,000 to $1,499
60.93 %4.84 %8.60 %
$1,500 or more
40.62 %1.47 %2.89 %
No cash rent
528.09 %5.78 %5.35 %
Median (dollars)669104.04 %59.89 %44.00 %
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Rent Payment as Percentage of Income Pie Chart
Rent payment as a percentage of incomeNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
Less than 15 percent12018.66 %19.23 %18.07 %
15 to 19 percent14722.86 %14.35 %14.26 %
20 to 24 percent7912.29 %12.28 %12.73 %
25 to 29 percent7711.98 %10.37 %10.37 %
30 to 34 percent416.38 %6.91 %7.32 %
35 percent or more12519.44 %28.65 %29.47 %
Not computed548.40 %8.21 %7.77 %

Zip Code 19609 Vehicle Usage

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Vehicle Usage Pie Chart
Vehicles per householdNumberPercentPennsylvania Avg.National Avg.
None2024.97 %11.69 %9.57 %
11,33432.83 %31.78 %31.22 %
21,83445.14 %34.14 %34.76 %
3 or more58414.37 %13.43 %15.45 %
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