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ZIP 19611

Part of Reading, PA
Pop. 10,986·Berks County·74th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,895/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.2%
vs US Median
-$70
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ZIP 19611 · $1,895
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,040
Research median
$1,540/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
$22,740/yr
At $1,895/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, +4.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19611 (Reading, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,986
Median income
$63,331
Median age
35.6
Renters
48.8%
Age distribution
24.9%
24%
22.7%
12.8%
15.5%
Under 1824.9%
18–3424%
35–5422.7%
55–6412.8%
65+15.5%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
50.5%
46.9%
White50.5%
Black5.7%
Hispanic46.9%
Asian3%
Education (25+)
14.2%
34.6%
26.8%
24.4%
No HS diploma14.2%
HS diploma34.6%
Some college26.8%
Bachelor's+24.4%
Housing tenure
51.2%
48.8%
Owner51.2%
Renter48.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19611 in Reading, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,500 → $63,331
up 30.6%
Population
10,849 → 10,986
up 1.3%
Renter share
52.1% → 48.8%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
26.6% → 24.4%
-2.2 pts
Median age
36.9 → 35.6
-1.3 yrs

Median household income grew from $48,500 to $63,331 between 2021 and 2024, a 30.6% shift. Headcount in the area went from 10,849 to 10,986 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. About 48.8% of households rent today, against 52.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 26.6% to 24.4%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19611 covers Reading, PA. The median rent here is $1,895/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($63,331/yr), ZIP 19611 ranks as moderate 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 19611?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19611 (Reading, PA) is $1,895. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19611 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19611's median rent of $1,895/mo is $70 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19611 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19611 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #74 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,895/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19611?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,895/mo in ZIP 19611. The local median household income is $63,331/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19611?

Rent in ZIP 19611 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 19611 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19611 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,895/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($63,331/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19611 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 19611 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.8% of ZIP 19611 households are renters, while 51.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19611 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19611 compare to the rest of Reading?

ZIP 19611 is pricier than Reading as a whole. At $1,895/mo, it's $500 above the Reading citywide median of $1,395/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19611 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19611 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,895/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 19611's median household income ($63,331/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19611 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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