ZIP Code 19608, PA

Living in 19608

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 19
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 38
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 68
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Schools 63
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Residents

23k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
39% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
77% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black6%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate31%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$89k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office21%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$239k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$238 (2010–19)
76% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached20%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene17%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas61%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 19608

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26

Property Crime in 19608

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 6
Feb 32 3 7
Mar 40 4 3
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 44 4 1
Dec 34 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 19608

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding69
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 19608, PA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 19608, PA

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Lakin Preschool
3 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 19608, PA

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Alvernia University
5 miles, E
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Albright College
7 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 19608, PA

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Reading Hospital
5 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 19608, PA

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