19604 — Reading, PA Home Values
Typical home value $172,831 as of August 2026 · 38th of 39 in Reading, PA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 19604, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 19604 compares in the Reading, PA area
ZIP code 19604 (Reading, PA) has a typical home value of $172,831 as of August 2026, ranking 38th of 39 ZIP codes tracked in the Reading, PA area, more expensive than about 5% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +3.4% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +52.7%, from $113,193 in August 2021 to $172,831 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 10.9× the annual rent ($1,324/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Reading, PA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Reading.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 19604 has a population of 29,408, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 73.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% White, 6.4% Black or African American, 1.4% two or more races, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Asian.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thirteenth & Union El Sch | 1600 N 13th St, Reading, PA | 0.2 mi |
| Northeast MS | 1216 N 13th St, Reading, PA | 0.3 mi |
| Twelfth & Marion El Sch | 1200 N 12th St, Reading, PA | 0.4 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19604?
$172,831 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 19604 an expensive ZIP code in the Reading, PA area?
19604 ranks 38th of 39 ZIP codes in the Reading, PA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 5% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 19604 changed over the past year?
+3.4% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 19604?
The typical home price is 10.9× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,324/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 19604?
29,408, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 19604?
Thirteenth & Union El Sch (0.2 mi), Northeast MS (0.3 mi), Twelfth & Marion El Sch (0.4 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 19604?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Reading, PA forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.