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West Reading, PA
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19611.
Population
4,562
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
7,676
ZIP codes
1
West Reading and its ZIP codes
West Reading at a glance
- West Reading is about 26 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 306th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $65,885, 16% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,100 (32% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,365 a month.
Local data for West Reading, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Reading, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,885
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$173,100
Median rent
$1,365/mo
Homeownership
56.1%
Bachelor's or higher
32.0%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (904), Puerto Ricans (838), Italian Americans (461).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for West Reading.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,982
175,054 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,942
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $6,288 per person
How people get to work
West Reading, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked12.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Reading, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,910
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
684
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in West Reading
1 in or overlapping West Reading. Population shown
Cities near West Reading
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WyomissingBorough | 1.4 mi | 4.5 |
| ReadingCity | 1.6 mi | 9.8 |
| KenhorstBorough | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| GreenfieldsCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.7 |
| Colony ParkCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| Penn State BerksCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.4 |
| GrillCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.8 |
| West LawnCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Spring RidgeCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.9 |
| ShillingtonBorough | 2.6 mi | 1 |
| Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Montrose ManorCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.2 |
| West WyomissingCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Hyde ParkCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.5 |
| SpringmontCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Mount PennBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Reading, PA in?
- West Reading is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in West Reading, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping West Reading include 19611.
- What is the population of West Reading, PA?
- About 4,562 people live in West Reading, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Reading?
- Nearby places include Wyomissing (1.4 mi), Reading (1.6 mi), Kenhorst (1.8 mi), Greenfields (2 mi), Colony Park (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023