| Official Zip Code Name | Reading |
| Zip Code State | Pennsylvania |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Berks |
| Area Code | 484 / 610 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | MOUNT PENN READING STA READING STATION |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | FIVE POINTS JACKSONWALD LORANE MT PENN PENNSIDE REIFFTON SAINT LAWRENCE ST LAWRENCE STONY CREEK MILLS |
| Current Population: | 34416 |
| Racial Majority: | White 82.56% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 80.9% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.4% |
| Median Household Income | $64478 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $63470 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 25.4 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 217 - 797 ft. |
| Area | 28 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 40.33697200, -75.85483600 |
The current unemployment level in 19606 is 3.4% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 5.6% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.5% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 19606 increased to 34416 from 29755 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 19606 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 19606 public schools is White. 29.7% of students in 19606 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28722 | 82.56% | 29509 | -3% |
| Black Or African American | 1749 | 5.03% | 1120 | +56% |
| Hispanic | 3021 | 8.68% | 2639 | +14% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 65 | -100% |
| Asian | 547 | 1.57% | 546 | +0% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Other Race | 30 | 0.05% | 30 | -43% |
| Two Or More Races | 506 | 2.11% | 506 | +45% |
| White | 80.9% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 6.1% |
| Hispanic | 9.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34416 | 29755 |
| Male Population | 48.30% | |
| Female Population | 51.70% | |
| Total Households | 13338 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 29.7% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 77.8% |
| Median Household Income | $64478 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 36.20% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 39.10% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 24.70% |
| 19606 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Pennsylvania District 6 | Chrissy Houlahan | Democrat |
| Pennsylvania District 9 | Dan Meuser | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Pennsylvania Congressional Districts | ||
| 19508 - Birdsboro |
| 19518 - Douglassville |
| 19604 - Reading |
| 19601 - Reading |
| 19602 - Reading |
| 19547 - Oley |
| 19607 - Reading |
| 19560 - Temple |
| 19611 - Reading |
| Reiffton, PA |
| Lorane, PA |
| St. Lawrence, PA |
| Reading, PA |
| Mount Penn, PA |
Zip Code 19606 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 20 | 21 | 30 | 39 | 49 | 58 | 63 | 61 | 54 | 42 | 34 | 25 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 37 | 41 | 50 | 62 | 72 | 80 | 84 | 83 | 76 | 65 | 53 | 42 | 62 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.8 | 2.83 | 3.71 | 3.74 | 4.61 | 4.37 | 4.31 | 3.89 | 4.41 | 3.44 | 3.77 | 3.51 | 46.39 |
| College Heights |
| District 8 |
| 18th and Cotton |