19610 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 19610, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

19610 is a zip code in Berks County, Pennsylvania, which covers Reading, Spring, West Reading, and Wyomissing, with a total population of 16,003 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 19610 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 19610.

The estimated population of people living in 19610 is 16,003, with a median age of 46.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 19610 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,003
+0.83%
+1.54%
2020
15,871
+2.94%
-
2019
15,417
 -0.14% -
2018
15,439
 -2.04% -
2017
15,760
 - -

Population of 19610 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 19610 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
82.3%
83.2%
 -1.08%
Black/African American
2.2%
2.6%
 -15.38%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
7.9%
8.6%
 -8.14%
Asian
3.3%
3.8%
 -13.16%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
1%
 +260.00%
Other
0.6%
0.5%
 +20.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 19610 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 19610 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 19610 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 19610 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.9 +1.74% 44.4 0% 50.6 +1.61%
2020 46.1 +1.99% 44.4 +5.71% 49.8 +1.01%
2019 45.2 +3.2% 42 +3.45% 49.3 +4.01%
2018 43.8 -2.45% 40.6 -2.64% 47.4 -3.07%
2017 44.9 - 41.7 - 48.9 -

The median age of the 19610 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 19610 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 687 +14.31% 655 0.76% 771 654
10 to 19 1,286 -21.92% 965 +12.03% 997 1,079
20 to 29 968 -9.82% 851 +5.55% 866 896
30 to 39 696 +12.2% 980 -46.8% 774 581
40 to 49 683 +30.88% 759 +17.56% 900 894
50 to 59 907 +20.65% 1,150 -5.87% 1,099 1,073
60 to 69 1,130 -37.06% 1,219 -10.89% 764 1,082
70+ 1,160 +23.3% 1,664 +25.26% 1,449 2,124

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 19610 zip code is $83,628.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 19610.

  • Under 25
    $23,776.00
  • 25 to 44
    $104,966.00
  • 45 to 64
    $146,616.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,566.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 19610 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 19610, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 19610 is currently $128,351.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

16.04% of households in 19610 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 19610 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.84%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.72%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.62%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.31%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.98%
  • $200,000 or more
    16.04%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 19610 is $54,856.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 19610 by the total population of 19610.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 19610 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 19610 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    18.13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    45.47%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.94%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29.87%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.59%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 19610 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 19610 zip over the age of 16 is 13,462.

Of those people, a total of 59.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 19610 is 56.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 19610 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 960 49.30% 9.10%
20 to 24 years 818 56.60% 6.10%
25 to 29 years 944 85.80% 1.90%
30 to 34 years 629 88.10% 2.00%
35 to 44 years 1,747 92.60% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 1,744 91.60% 2.40%
55 to 59 years 1,201 82.40% 8.70%
60 to 64 years 922 65.70% 5.90%
65 to 74 years 2,033 27.80% 2.30%
75 years and over 2,464 11.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 19610. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,930 58.10% 3.90%
Black or African American 333 45.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 8 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 480 64.20% 7.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 372 87.10% 9.90%
Two or more races 339 72.30% 2.40%
Hispanic or Latino 792 77.30% 5.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,625 57.70% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 19610 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 19610 is 7,604, with median earnings of $53,337.00.

Women in 19610 are earning approximately 71.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,604 $53,337.00
Male 4,145 $63,750.00
Female 3,459 $45,620.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 19610 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 962 $77,656.00
Business and Financial 455 $98,580.00
Computer and Mathematical 239 $74,583.00
Architecture and Engineering 267 $91,691.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 180 $51,688.00
Community and Social Service 262 $46,360.00
Legal 202 $139,620.00
Educational and Library 594 $63,376.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 206 $19,853.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,035 $157,969.00
Healthcare Support 165 $21,009.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 30 $60,156.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 359 $7,323.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 210 $9,000.00
Sales 819 $38,703.00
Office and Administrative Support 705 $38,835.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 164 $45,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 40 $30,469.00
Production 250 $44,122.00
Transportation and Material Moving 212 $16,519.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 19610 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 19610.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 619 $89,063.00 343 $61,793.00
Business and Financial 265 $143,274.00 190 $61,288.00
Computer and Mathematical 152 $78,438.00 87 $73,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 219 $115,250.00 48 $87,885.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 143 $51,802.00 37 $49,271.00
Community and Social Service 164 $46,066.00 98 $55,606.00
Legal 100 $138,804.00 102 $195,721.00
Educational and Library 233 $68,310.00 361 $55,563.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 100 $62,632.00 106 $11,071.00
Healthcare Practitioners 524 $221,219.00 511 $76,736.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 155 $21,160.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 30 $60,156.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 166 $7,120.00 193 $12,592.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 14 $0.00 9 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 202 $8,500.00
Sales 455 $55,481.00 364 $22,989.00
Office and Administrative Support 94 $51,078.00 611 $34,485.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 164 $45,000.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 40 $30,469.00 0 $0.00
Production 250 $44,122.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 199 $16,398.00 13 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,783 households in 19610, with an average household size of 2.22 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,169 families living in the 19610 zip code with an average family size of 2.87 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 19610:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,568 193 408 2,614
Average Household Size 2.81 3.13 3.68 1.11
Total Families 3,568 193 408 0
Average Household Size 2.81 2.83 3.38 0

Poverty

Of the 4,169 families living in 19610, 1.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 19610:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,118 housing units in 19610.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,783 95.29%
Vacant 335 4.71%

27.34% of the total 7,118 housing units in 19610 are rental units. This is approximately 1,946 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,765 are occupied by the owner - or 66.94% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 19610 is $1,413.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 19610 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    72
  • Less than $500
    10
  • $500 to $999
    237
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    901
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    416
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    192
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    15
  • $3,000 or more
    175

Property Value

The median value of a property in 19610 is $271,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 19610 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    30
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    68
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    447
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    903
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,455
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,534
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    305
  • $1,000,000 or more
    23

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 19610. The chart below shows the number of properties in 19610 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,019
  • 1940 to 1949
    142
  • 1950 to 1959
    810
  • 1960 to 1969
    750
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,602
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,230
  • 1990 to 1999
    935
  • 2000 to 2009
    433
  • 2010 to 2013
    197
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 19610 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    587
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,220
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,854
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,122

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 19610 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 19610 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 19610.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    246
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,152
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,606
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,226
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    589
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    425
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    327
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    33
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    70
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    349
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    305
  • 90 or more minutes
    162

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 19610 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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