ZIP Code 19508, PA
Living in 19508
Bikeability6
Walkability10
Commute35
Public Transit3
Affordability47
Public Safety85
Airports43
Hospitals56
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+65 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate38%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income-$132 (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office24%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$187kMedian Home Value-$6.6k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$744Median Monthly Rent+$119 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene31%
LP gas8%
Utility gas34%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in 19508
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26
Property Crime in 19508
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 19508
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 19508, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 19508, PA
Berks Christian School
2 miles, NE
Immaculate Conception Academy
3 miles, SE
St Catharine of Siena School
5 miles, NW
Winston Hall
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 19508, PA
Alvernia University
6 miles, NW
Albright College
8 miles, NW
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
17 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 19508, PA
Reading Hospital
7 miles, NW
Surgical Institute of Reading
10 miles, NW
St Joseph Medical Center
11 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 19508, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
34 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
42 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
49 miles, W
Trenton Mercer Airport
54 miles, E