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ZIP 19606

Part of Reading, PA
Pop. 35,853·Berks County·140th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,574/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+6.6%
vs US Median
-$391
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ZIP 19606 · $1,574
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$2,150
4 BR+
$2,320
Research median
$1,750/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
$18,888/yr
At $1,574/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyBerks County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +6.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19606 (Reading, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,853
Median income
$85,557
Median age
41.1
Renters
20.4%
Age distribution
21.5%
21.5%
23.3%
14.8%
18.9%
Under 1821.5%
18–3421.5%
35–5423.3%
55–6414.8%
65+18.9%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
75.6%
18.2%
White75.6%
Black4%
Hispanic18.2%
Asian1.3%
Other1%
Education (25+)
37.4%
24.7%
30.8%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma37.4%
Some college24.7%
Bachelor's+30.8%
Housing tenure
79.6%
20.4%
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19606 in Reading, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,654 → $85,557
up 14.6%
Population
36,052 → 35,853
down 0.6%
Renter share
21.6% → 20.4%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
30% → 30.8%
+0.8 pts

Census figures show median household income at $85,557 today, compared with $74,654 five years earlier.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19606 covers Reading, PA. The median rent here is $1,574/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($85,557/yr), ZIP 19606 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19606?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19606 (Reading, PA) is $1,574. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19606 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19606's median rent of $1,574/mo is $391 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19606 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19606 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #140 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,574/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19606?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,574/mo in ZIP 19606. The local median household income is $85,557/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19606?

Rent in ZIP 19606 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 19606 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19606 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,574/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($85,557/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19606 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19606 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.4% of ZIP 19606 households are renters, while 79.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19606 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19606 compare to the rest of Reading?

ZIP 19606 is pricier than Reading as a whole. At $1,574/mo, it's $179 above the Reading citywide median of $1,395/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19606 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19606 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,574/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 19606's median household income ($85,557/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19606 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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