ZIP code 19602

Where is ZIP code 19602?

Reading, Pennsylvania

Berks County · Standard ZIP code

ZIP code 19602 belongs to Reading, Pennsylvania in Berks County. 19602 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 484, 610 and 835. About 18,495 people live in the 19602 area, where the median household income is $34,582. The closest ZIP codes are 19611 (Reading, 1.4 mi west), 19601 (Reading, 1.4 mi northwest) and 19604 (Reading, 1.4 mi north).

ZIP code19602
TypeStandard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes
StatusActive
CityReading
StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyBerks County
Time zoneEastern Time · now
Area codes484, 610, 835
Coordinates40.3306, -75.9192 map
3-digit prefix196

Population and income in 19602

Population18,495 · higher than 88% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes
People per square mile9,062 · higher than 97% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes
Median age31.4 years · lower than 94% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes
Men / women52% / 48%
Median household income$34,582 · lower than 98% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes
Income per person$19,090
Below the poverty line36%
Bachelor’s degree or higher10% of adults 25+
Median home value$96,000 · lower than 91% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes
Median rent$1,041 a month
Housing units8,034
Households6,840 (2.69 people on average)
Owners / renters27% / 74%
Land area2.04 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19602. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.

ZIP codes near 19602

ZIP codeCityDistanceType
19611Reading, PA1.4 mi WStandard
19601Reading, PA1.4 mi NWStandard
19604Reading, PA1.4 mi NStandard
19606Reading, PA2.3 mi EStandard
19610Reading, PA3.1 mi WStandard
19609Reading, PA3.8 mi WStandard
19605Reading, PA4.1 mi NStandard
19607Reading, PA4.2 mi SWStandard
19603Reading, PA4.6 mi NWPO Box only
19560Temple, PA5 mi NStandard
19540Mohnton, PA6 mi SWStandard
19608Reading, PA6.2 mi WStandard

Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 19602 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.

How to address mail to 19602

JANE SMITH
123 MAIN ST

READING PA 19602

Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid West Reading: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (19602-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.

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Questions

What city is ZIP code 19602?
19602 is a Reading, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
What county is 19602 in?
ZIP code 19602 is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
What time zone is ZIP code 19602 in?
19602 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
What area code is 19602?
Phone numbers in ZIP code 19602 use area codes 484, 610 and 835.
What is the population of ZIP code 19602?
About 18,495 people live in ZIP code 19602, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What is the median income in 19602?
The median household income in 19602 is $34,582 a year, lower than 98% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
What ZIP codes are near 19602?
The nearest ZIP codes to 19602 are 19611 (Reading, 1.4 miles), 19601 (Reading, 1.4 miles), 19604 (Reading, 1.4 miles) and 19606 (Reading, 2.3 miles).