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ZIP code 19609: Reading, PA

19609 is a ZIP code in Reading, Pennsylvania, mainly in Berks County, part of the Reading, PA metro area. About 9,874 people live here.

Population
9,874
Median household income
$82,576
Typical home value
$288,900+2.6% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,246gross, per month
Median age
39.4
Homeowners
83.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 19609 details

CityReading
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks County
Metro areaReading, PA
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area2.3 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water
Population density4,293 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher37% of adults 25+
Average commute22.4 minutes
Center coordinates40.32768, -75.99652

Median rent in 19609 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$896/mo
2 bedrooms$1,243/mo
3 bedrooms$1,431/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 19609

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
19610Reading, PA1.5 mi16,581
19608Reading, PA2.2 mi24,178
19611Reading, PA2.8 mi10,986
19601Reading, PA3.7 mi36,479
19607Reading, PA3.7 mi24,045
19602Reading, PA4.2 mi18,495
19603Reading, PA4.5 mi—
19565Wernersville, PA4.9 mi9,302

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 19609?

A typical home in ZIP code 19609 is worth about $288,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $82,576 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Pennsylvania average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $288,900 homeWhat can a $82,576 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 19609

What city is ZIP code 19609?

ZIP code 19609 is in Reading, PA, in Berks County.

What county is ZIP code 19609 in?

19609 is mainly in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of ZIP code 19609?

About 9,874 people live in ZIP code 19609, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 19609 in?

19609 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Reading have?

Reading, PA also uses 19601, 19602, 19603, 19604, 19605, 19606, 19607, 19608, 19610, 19611 and 19612.