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ZIP 19602

Part of Reading, PA
Pop. 18,495·Berks County·242nd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,148/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
-$817
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ZIP 19602 · $1,148
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,370
3 BR
$1,680
4 BR+
$1,810
Research median
$1,370/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,776/yr
At $1,148/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyBerks County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.7% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19602 (Reading, PA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,495
Median income
$34,582
Median age
31.4
Renters
73.5%
Age distribution
30.8%
23.4%
25.6%
Under 1830.8%
18–3423.4%
35–5425.6%
55–6411.1%
65+9.2%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
19.5%
71.7%
White19.5%
Black11.6%
Hispanic71.7%
Education (25+)
31.2%
39.4%
19.3%
No HS diploma31.2%
HS diploma39.4%
Some college19.3%
Bachelor's+10.1%
Housing tenure
26.5%
73.5%
Owner26.5%
Renter73.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19602 in Reading, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$35,092 → $34,582
down 1.5%
Population
17,568 → 18,495
up 5.3%
Renter share
68.1% → 73.5%
+5.4 pts
Bachelor's+
12.2% → 10.1%
-2.1 pts
Median age
33.9 → 31.4
-2.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19602 in Reading, PA now reports about $34,582, up from $35,092 in 2021. The population has grown by 5.3% since 2021, moving from about 17,568 residents to roughly 18,495. Renters now make up 73.5% of households, compared with 68.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 10.1% of adults here, versus 12.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19602 covers Reading, PA. The median rent here is $1,148/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($34,582/yr), ZIP 19602 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19602?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19602 (Reading, PA) is $1,148. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19602 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19602's median rent of $1,148/mo is $817 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19602 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19602 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #242 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,148/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19602?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,148/mo in ZIP 19602. The local median household income is $34,582/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19602?

Rent in ZIP 19602 has decreased 2.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 19602 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19602 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,148/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($34,582/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19602 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 19602 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 73.5% of ZIP 19602 households are renters, while 26.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 19602 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 19602 compare to the rest of Reading?

ZIP 19602 is more affordable than Reading overall. At $1,148/mo, it's $247 below the Reading citywide median of $1,395/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19602 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19602 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,148/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 19602's median household income ($34,582/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19602 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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