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Zip Code 19610 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    15,246
  • Density
    2,172 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $220,300
  • Med. Rent
    $1,092

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 19610 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#934 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of College Undergrads 11.34%
#1,552 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Income Per Capita $43,508.00
#1,673 Top Zip Codes With The Most Business Establishments 947
#1,840 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Wealthy Families 13.98%
#2,208 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Rich Households 9.22%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 19610 is 15,246 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.14 | Zip Code 19610 land area is 7.0191 sq. miles | Population density is 2,172.07 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 46.3
Median Age - Male 43
Median Age - Female 48.9

Median age of zip code 19610 is 20.9% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 24.5% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 19610 is 15.9% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 20.1% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 19610 median age is 25.4% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 27% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 13886
Black or African American population 410
Asian population 762
American Indian and Alaska Native population 0
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 93

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.2% Czech 0.5%
Danish 0.4% Dutch 1.7%
English 11.8% French No Basque 1.9%
French Canadian 0.3% German 34.9%
Greek 1.4% Hungarian 0.8%
Irish 13.1% Italian 11.8%
Lithuanian 0.4% Norwegian 0.8%
Polish 6.9% Portuguese 0.2%
Russian 2% Scotch-Irish 1.4%
Scottish 2.1% Slovak 1.3%
Subsaharan African 0% Swedish 1.1%
Swiss 1% Ukrainian 1%
USA 4.8% Welsh 3.2%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.2% Other Ancestries 13.3%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 3962
Married couples 89.78%
Other couples 10.22%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 7.42% 17.46%
$30,000 and $50,000 6.87% 16.47%
$50,000 and $100,000 41.17% 35.97%
$100,000 and $200,000 30.57% 20.88%
$200,000 or more 13.98% 9.22%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 90.72%
Spanish language 3.3%
Other European language 3.81%
Asian language 2.04%
Other language 0.12%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 6461
Detached housing units 52.5%
Attached housing units 18.16%
2 units 1.01%
3 - 4 units 2.97%
5 - 9 units 5.85%
10 - 19 units 7.79%
20 - 49 units 3.06%
50 or more units 8.36%
Mobile homes 0.31%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 90.67%
Use public transportation 0.9%
Use Motorcycle 0.43%
Use bicycle 0%
Walk to work 3.24%
Work at home 4.75%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 2.94%
Attend Public School 11.53%
Attend college undergraduate program 11.34%
Attent graduate studies 1.78%
Not enrolled in school 72.42%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 2.68%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 4.46%
High school diploma 29.01%
Some college, no degree 15.37%
Associate degree 7.72%
Bachelor's degree 33.22%
Graduate or professional degree 7.53%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 947
Retail Trade 209
Health Care and Social Assistance 138
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 130
Finance and Insurance 121
Accommodation and Food Services 80
Other Services (except Public Administration) 57
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 41
Wholesale Trade 38
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 34
Construction 31
Information 16
Management of Companies and Enterprises 11
Manufacturing 11
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 11
Educational Services 9
Utilities 3
Transportation and Warehousing 3
Industries not classified 2
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 2

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 96.07%
Housing vacant 3.93%
Housing occupied by owner 70.96%
Housing occupied by tenant 29.04%
Total Rented Units 1876
Median Contract Gross Rent $990
Median Gross Rent $1,092
Median Home Value $220,300

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 19610 median gross rent is 10.3% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $740
1 Bedroom $830
2 Bedrooms $1,020
3 Bedrooms $1,360
4 Bedrooms $1,410
AVERAGE RENT $1,072

Average rent in zip code 19610 ($1,072.00) is 23.5% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 14.6% higher compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 19610 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 24.4% higher, one bedroom apartment rent is 23.7% higher, two bedroom rent is 23% higher, three bedroom rent is 23.1% higher, four bedroom rent is 23.5% higher.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 6725
Detached housing units 52.67%
Attached housing units 17.96%
2 units 1.58%
3 - 4 units 2.86%
5 - 9 units 5.62%
10 - 19 units 7.48%
20 - 49 units 2.94%
50 or more units 8.59%
Mobile homes 0.3%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $21,951,200
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $14,533,000
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $7,418,200

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Zip Codes Near 19610

Zip Code City County Distance
19609 Reading Berks 0.96 ml
19565 Wernersville Berks 1.37 ml
19601 Reading Berks 2.38 ml
19608 Reading Berks 2.68 ml
19607 Reading Berks 2.7 ml
19604 Reading Berks 3.06 ml
19611 Reading Berks 3.11 ml
19602 Reading Berks 3.34 ml
19547 Oley Berks 4.23 ml
19551 Robesonia Berks 4.73 ml