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ZIP 19609

Part of Reading, PA
Pop. 9,874·Berks County·128th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,636/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.3%
vs US Median
-$329
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 19609 · $1,636
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,840
3 BR
$2,260
4 BR+
$2,440
Research median
$1,840/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,632/yr
At $1,636/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyBerks County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19609 (Reading, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 37% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,874
Median income
$82,576
Median age
39.4
Renters
16.7%
Age distribution
20.7%
21.9%
28.5%
12.1%
16.9%
Under 1820.7%
18–3421.9%
35–5428.5%
55–6412.1%
65+16.9%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
77.2%
15.3%
White77.2%
Black4.7%
Hispanic15.3%
Asian1.7%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
29.7%
27.5%
37%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma29.7%
Some college27.5%
Bachelor's+37%
Housing tenure
83.3%
16.7%
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19609 in Reading, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,938 → $82,576
up 7.3%
Population
10,756 → 9,874
down 8.2%
Renter share
15.4% → 16.7%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
34.1% → 37%
+2.9 pts
Median age
37.6 → 39.4
+1.8 yrs

Median household income climbed from $76,938 to $82,576 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.3% shift. Census counts show ZIP 19609 in Reading, PA losing about 882 residents over the five-year window, down 8.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 34.1% to 37% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19609 covers Reading, PA. The median rent here is $1,636/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($82,576/yr), ZIP 19609 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19609?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19609 (Reading, PA) is $1,636. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19609 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19609's median rent of $1,636/mo is $329 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19609 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19609 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #128 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,636/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19609?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,636/mo in ZIP 19609. The local median household income is $82,576/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19609?

Rent in ZIP 19609 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 19609 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19609 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,636/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($82,576/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19609 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19609 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.7% of ZIP 19609 households are renters, while 83.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19609 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19609 compare to the rest of Reading?

ZIP 19609 is pricier than Reading as a whole. At $1,636/mo, it's $241 above the Reading citywide median of $1,395/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19609 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19609 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,636/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 19609's median household income ($82,576/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19609 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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