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Reading, PA — ZIP 19601

Population: 36,479 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 19601 (Reading, PA) is $187,219 — up 6.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $252,500 after a median 8 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,268/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$187,219

Median home value

+6.9%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$187,219
1-year appreciation
+6.9%
3-year appreciation
+35.3%
5-year appreciation
+62.9%
10-year appreciation
+266.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$187,219
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$252,500
Median list price
$265,000
Median price per sqft
$103
1-year sale-price change
+6.3%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
47
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+4.9%
New listings (monthly)
24

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,268/mo
1-year rent change
+6.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Tenth & Penn El Sch, Glenside El Sch, Riverside El Sch, Lauers Park El Sch, Northwest MS

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A17
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Former Exide Technologies Laureldale (2.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
53.6 in
Annual snowfall
27.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
205
Days with Moderate air quality
147
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
287

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
54,738
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
50,999

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (14 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
46
Nearest airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HAVEN BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-222 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
81.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,684
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
63.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
152,923
Average weekly wage
$1,175
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
171

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 19601State medianUS median
Median home value$187,219$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$252,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market8 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,268/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,684$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 19601?
$187,219.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 19601?
$252,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 19601?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 19601?
Typical rent: $1,268/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 19601?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 19601 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A17.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 19601?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 19601?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 19601?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Former Exide Technologies Laureldale , 2.5 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 19601?
6 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 19601 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 19601?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 19601?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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