| Official Zip Code Name | Reading |
| Zip Code State | Pennsylvania |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Berks |
| Area Code | 484 / 610 |
| Current Population: | 17900 |
| Racial Majority: | Hispanic 0.08% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Hispanic 78.9% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 12.0% |
| Median Household Income | $25718 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $27130 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 24.1 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 0-0 Feet |
| Area | 2 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 40.32648800, -75.91743900 |
The current unemployment level in 19602 is 12.0% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.6% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 6.1% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 19602 increased to 17900 from 17379 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 19602 is Hispanic while the majority ethnicity attending 19602 public schools is Hispanic. 94.9% of students in 19602 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5274 | 29.55% | 4689 | +12% |
| Black Or African American | 1563 | 8.76% | 1891 | -17% |
| Hispanic | 10206 | 57.18% | 10817 | -6% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 6 | 0.03% | 31 | -81% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.25% | 133 | -66% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.08% | 11 | +36% |
| Other Race | 21 | 0.9% | 21 | +662% |
| Two Or More Races | 307 | 3.24% | 307 | +89% |
| White | 8% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 9.1% |
| Hispanic | 78.9% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.5% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17900 | 17379 |
| Male Population | 49.30% | |
| Female Population | 50.70% | |
| Total Households | 6716 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 94.9% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $25718 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 77.90% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 18.30% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 3.90% |
| 19602 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Pennsylvania District 6 | Chrissy Houlahan | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Pennsylvania Congressional Districts | ||
| 19508 - Birdsboro |
| 19604 - Reading |
| 19601 - Reading |
| 19606 - Reading |
| 19607 - Reading |
| 19611 - Reading |
| Reading, PA |
| West Reading, PA |
Zip Code 19602 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 20 | 22 | 30 | 39 | 49 | 59 | 63 | 61 | 54 | 42 | 34 | 25 | 42 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 37 | 41 | 50 | 62 | 72 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 65 | 53 | 42 | 62 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.77 | 2.81 | 3.68 | 3.73 | 4.58 | 4.38 | 4.27 | 3.84 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.71 | 3.45 | 46.02 |
| UNO |
| Fourth Ward |
| Southeast Community |
| Callowhill |
| District 8 |
| Penn's Common |
| LANA |
| St. Mary's |
| Hillside |
| First Ward |