Reading, PA cityscape

19604

Reading, PA

Total Population
30,602
Median Household Income
$52,371
Median Home Value
$102,400
Median Rent
$1,015

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$52,371
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$102,400
100.2% above state median
Rent
$1,015
100% above state median
Median Age
28.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Reading, PA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 28.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 8.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 18.9% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$52,371
-30.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-55,275,988
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.11 people

Total Households
9,451
Family Households
38.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
36.5%
#2 Industry
Education
21.0%
#3 Industry
Agriculture
8.3%
Total Employed Residents:8,379

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
5.0%
620 workers
Public Transit
3.5%
435 workers
Total Commuting Workers:12,415
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.5%
13,588 employed
Labor Force
14,861
1,263 unemployed
Median Age
28.8 years
Per Capita Income
$21,311
Poverty Rate
18.9%

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