Zip Code

19608

City

Reading, PA

Population & Migration

What is the forecasted population for Zip code 19608 Reading, PA?

Population census 2020
23,304
Forecasted population 2025
25,031
7.4% vs. 2020
Forecasted population 2030
25,949
11.3% vs. 2020

Zip code 19608 Reading, PA population is forecasted to grow 7.4% by 2025 (2.7 points above the 4.7% national average).

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Housing and Affordability

With a forecasted population of 25,031 people for 2025 zip code 19608 Reading, PA will generate a good demand for housing, which is expected to have a deficit of 155 houses for 2030. Vacancy rate is 6.2 points below national US average.

Total homes available 2020
8,897
Estimated total home demand in 2030
9,052
Total homes balance inventory
155

Average Household Income in zip code 19608 Reading, PA
from Internal Revenue Service

Average household income in 2021
$123,043

Affordability

Affordability Index
3

Affordability indicates the ability of potential homebuyers to afford a home measured in number of years needed to pay a house. Example: Home Price 500,000 / Household Income 100,000 = 5 Years = Index 5

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Drinking water violations

How is the quality of drinking water in Zip code 19608 Reading, PA?

County total number of drinking water violations

3611

+1498%

226

County total number of drinking water contaminations

82

+257%

23

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