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Reading city, PA

ZIP 19601 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 19601

19601 has a population of 36,493 with a median age of 32.0 yrs (46.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
26.3%-57% vs US avg
x
Black
10.2%-18% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.8%-69% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
70.2%+276% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.5%+34% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.5%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
11.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
27.4%+147% vs US avg
x
High school
39.8%+52% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.2%-27% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.5%-66% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
30.1%-37% vs US avg
x
Never married
52.0%+54% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.9%+25% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.0%
x
Diversity Index
43/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
29.8%+159% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
43.7%+214% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.7%+55% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
28.7%+255% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanItalianIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 19601

Poverty Rate
29.8%+159% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
43.7%+214% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
28.7%+255% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.7%+55% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.7%+72% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
40.7%+248% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population36,493
Median age32.0
Poverty rate29.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White26.3%
Hispanic70.2%
Black10.2%
Asian1.8%
Foreign-born43.7%