Reading, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 42,480

Median Age: 29.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $758.

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 380 registered sex offenders living in Reading, Pennsylvania as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Reading is 230 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (5.2%), Italian (2.4%), American (2.2%), Polish (1.7%).

Land Area: 9.82 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 19602, 19604, 19611

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $31,160 (it was $26,698 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $15,082 (it was $13,086 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $70,000 (it was $45,000 in 2000) Reading:$70,000PA:$181,200

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Reading, PA

Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Reading, PA and throughout the local area. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.

5001B PERKIOMEN AVE 0.8 miles

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READING, PA 19606
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520 E Lancaster Ave, 2.5 miles

520 E Lancaster Ave,
Shillington, PA 19607
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1665 STATE HILL RD BERKSHIRE MALL 2.6 miles

1665 STATE HILL RD BERKSHIRE MALL
WYOMISSING, PA 19610
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2001 State Hill Road, Suite 130 2.6 miles

2001 State Hill Road, Suite 130
Wyomissing, PA 19610
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3050 N 5th Street Hwy, 3.1 miles

3050 N 5th Street Hwy,
Reading, PA 19605
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WALNUT ST 3.4 miles

WALNUT ST
READING, PA 19606
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96 COMMERCE DR STE 113 3.4 miles

96 COMMERCE DR STE 113
WYOMISSING, PA 19610
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4400 Perkiomen Ave, 3.7 miles

4400 Perkiomen Ave,
Reading, PA 19606
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2500 BERNVILLE RD 4.0 miles

2500 BERNVILLE RD
READING, PA 19605
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4201 POTTSVILLE PIKE 4.4 miles

4201 POTTSVILLE PIKE
READING, PA 19605
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3225 N 5TH STREET HWY STE 4 4.4 miles

3225 N 5TH STREET HWY STE 4
READING, PA 19605
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1114 COMMONS BLVD 4.7 miles

1114 COMMONS BLVD
READING, PA 19605
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321 N Furnace St, 7.8 miles

321 N Furnace St,
Birdsboro, PA 19508
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45 S PINE ST 13.5 miles

45 S PINE ST
ELVERSON, PA 19520
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400-B South 4th Street, 15.0 miles

400-B South 4th Street,
Hamburg, PA 19526
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1050 E Philadelphia Ave, 16.2 miles

1050 E Philadelphia Ave,
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
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446 N READING RD 16.2 miles

446 N READING RD
EPHRATA, PA 17522
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112 N Reading Rd, 17.0 miles

112 N Reading Rd,
Ephrata, PA 17522
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81 ROBINSON ST CAREPLEX BUILDING 17.2 miles

81 ROBINSON ST CAREPLEX BUILDING
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
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44 EAST AVE 17.3 miles

44 EAST AVE
STRAUSSTOWN, PA 19559
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1323 Rt 100, 17.3 miles

1323 Rt 100,
Barto, PA 19504
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1600 E HIGH ST 17.7 miles

1600 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
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1569 Medical Dr, 17.8 miles

1569 Medical Dr,
Pottstown, PA 19464
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435 S KINZER AVE 18.0 miles

435 S KINZER AVE
NEW HOLLAND, PA 17557
Categories: NEW HOLLAND PA

2089 E HIGH ST 18.1 miles

2089 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
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725 E Lincoln Ave, 18.9 miles

725 E Lincoln Ave,
Myerstown, PA 17067
Categories: Myerstown PA

4237 OREGON PIKE 21.4 miles

4237 OREGON PIKE
EPHRATA, PA 17522
Categories: EPHRATA PA

1235 Horseshoe Pike, 22.3 miles

1235 Horseshoe Pike,
Downingtown, PA 19335
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6900 HAMILTON BLVD STE 145 22.5 miles

6900 HAMILTON BLVD STE 145
TREXLERTOWN, PA 18087
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1 E BEACON LIGHT LN 22.5 miles

1 E BEACON LIGHT LN
CHESTER, PA 19013
Categories: CHESTER PA

622 Gravel Pike, 22.6 miles

622 Gravel Pike,
East Greenville, PA 18041
Categories: East Greenville PA

Caramoor Village, 6465 Village Lane 22.8 miles

Caramoor Village, 6465 Village Lane
Macungie, PA 18062
Categories: Macungie PA

1120 CENTRE TPKE 22.8 miles

1120 CENTRE TPKE
ORWIGSBURG, PA 17961
Categories: ORWIGSBURG PA

227 S ROUTE 100 23.0 miles

227 S ROUTE 100
ALLENTOWN, PA 18106
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

407 W LINCOLN HWY STE 109 23.2 miles

407 W LINCOLN HWY STE 109
EXTON, PA 19341
Categories: EXTON PA

Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road 23.2 miles

Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road
Royersford, PA 19468
Categories: Royersford PA

201 REECEVILLE RD 23.7 miles

201 REECEVILLE RD
COATESVILLE, PA 19320
Categories: COATESVILLE PA

80 W WELSH POOL RD STE 2005 24.0 miles

80 W WELSH POOL RD STE 2005
EXTON, PA 19341
Categories: EXTON PA

2793 GERYVILLE PIKE UPPER PERKIOMEN OUTPATIENT CTR 24.1 miles

2793 GERYVILLE PIKE UPPER PERKIOMEN OUTPATIENT CTR
PENNSBURG, PA 18073
Categories: PENNSBURG PA

80 W WELSH POOL RD, STE 205 N 24.1 miles

80 W WELSH POOL RD, STE 205 N
EXTON, PA 19341
Categories: EXTON PA

80 W Welsh Pool Rd Ste 102, 24.1 miles

80 W Welsh Pool Rd Ste 102,
Exton, PA 19341
Categories: Exton PA

5275 LINCOLN HWY 24.3 miles

5275 LINCOLN HWY
GAP, PA 17527
Categories: GAP PA

1500 HIGHLANDS DR 24.4 miles

1500 HIGHLANDS DR
LITITZ, PA 17543
Categories: LITITZ PA

950 Octorara Trail 24.7 miles

950 Octorara Trail
Parkesburg, PA 19365
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257 W UWCHLAN AVE STE 220 24.7 miles

257 W UWCHLAN AVE STE 220
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
Categories: DOWNINGTOWN PA

102 Schubert Dr 24.7 miles

102 Schubert Dr
Downingtown, PA 19335
Categories: Downingtown PA

836 HOUSTON RUN DR STE 201 24.8 miles

836 HOUSTON RUN DR STE 201
GAP, PA 17527
Categories: GAP PA

625 N POTTSTOWN PIKE 24.9 miles

625 N POTTSTOWN PIKE
EXTON, PA 19341
Categories: EXTON PA

Phoenixville Plaza, 700 Nutt Road Unit 735 25.0 miles

Phoenixville Plaza, 700 Nutt Road Unit 735
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Categories: Phoenixville PA

Drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers and individuals and are administered for various reasons including Employment related such as pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable suspicion, also US DOT-Part 40, Court Ordered, School and personal reasons.

Scheduling a drug, alcohol or any testing service at any of our Reading, PA testing facilities is simple and easy. Call (800)221-4291 or you may schedule a test online 24/7 by clicking below and receive your donor pass/registration form with the testing center address and instructions via email.

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Customer Service Is Our #1 Priority- Our Drug Testing centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be stressful at times. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation and is available to answer any questions you may have and provide our services in a friendly, courteous and confidential manner. Call our scheduling department today at (800)221-4291.



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Types of Drug Testing Methods Available

Our testing centers provide many types of drug testing methods, below is a brief description of each method choose the one that is right for your need.


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Urine Test - Urine - Accredited Drug Testing provides drug testing utilizing the Urine screening method. Urine drug testing can be screened for 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 panel screenings. Urine drug tests can also include an expanded opiates analysis. Same day service is available and testing centers are located in all cities and in most cases within minutes from your home or office. The detection period for a urine drug test is up to 3-5 days and results are reported in most cases in 2- 3 days.

The procedure for a urine drug test is simple. A donor provides a urine specimen in a cup to a drug testing collection specialist who will then seal the specimen cup, complete various documentation including a chain of custody form, have the donor initial the specimen cup seal, provide identification and upon completion of the collection and paperwork the specimen will be sent in a secure manner by Currier to the laboratory for testing.


Hair Drug Testing - Accredited Drug Testing can provide a drug test utilizing the Hair follicle drug test method and a Hair drug test can be tested for 5, 10, and 12 panel screenings. The detection period for a hair drug test is up to 90 days and results are reported in most cases in 3 -5 days.

The hair drug test is becoming more frequently used by employers, courts and other government agencies due to the fact that the window of detection for illegal drug use for a hair is up to 90 days. Many courts have begun accepting hair testing in place of urine or blood testing and hair testing has been determined to be legally and scientifically admissible evidence in a court of law.

A hair drug test is a simple process whereby a drug testing collection specialist cuts approximately 120 strands of hair from the head or a specific amount from the body and submits the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. A hair follicle drug test can be screened for a 5 panel, 10 panel or 12 panel test and can also include expanded opiates. If a donor does not have 1 ½ inches of hair on their head, body hair can be utilized, however, if the donor is bald and has none or very little body hair, a hair drug test is not an available option, a urine or oral/saliva test should be utilized.

In addition to our standard drug test panels, opioid screening can be added to any drug test to determine the use and/or abuse of any prescription drugs.

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US DOT Testing and Part 40 Compliance - Accredited Drug Testing provides DOT drug testing for pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return to duty for companies or employees regulated and covered by 49 CFR Part 40 including FMCSA, USCG, FTA, FRA, FAA, PHMSA. The drug test required by the Department of Transportation is a 5-panel urine test, which must be analyzed by SAMHSA certified laboratory and verified by a Medical Review Officer (MRO).

Additional DOT services include:

  • -DOT Consortium Membership (random testing)
  • -DOT Supervisor Training
  • -MVR Reports
  • -DOT Drug Policy Development
  • -DOT Physicals
  • -DOT Breath Alcohol Testing

Our Reading, PA testing centers have certified DOT drug testing collection specialists who are trained in the proper collection of a DOT drug test.

The Opioid Overdose Crisis

Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.

  • Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
  • Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
  • An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
  • About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
  • Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
  • The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
  • Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.

In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)

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Court Ordered Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Reading, PA drug testing centers also provide drug and alcohol testing for probation and other court ordered testing requirements. Testing services include ETG alcohol testing and drug testing utilizing urine and hair methods. Test results can be sent directly to Probation Officers, Judges, Attorneys or other parties as required. Strict confidentiality is assured.


Alcohol Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Reading, PA testing centers provide alcohol testing including ETG testing in both urine and hair and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT). Alcohol testing can be added to any drug test screening.

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Testing Facilities Nationwide - In addition to our drug and alcohol testing centers in Reading, PA and the local area, Accredited Drug Testing has company owned and affiliated collection sites in all States and most cities to serve our clients' needs when traveling or employment related testing is required in multiple cities or States.


On-Site/Mobile Testing - Time Is Money!- Accredited Drug Testing provides On-Site drug testing services in all cities nationwide and can be used for construction sites, sporting events, job fairs and trucking/transportation companies, on site testing is available for DOT and NON-DOT regulated employers. In most cases, on-site mobile testing is cost effective when you have 10 or more employees needing to be drug or alcohol tested without leaving the job site.

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Employer testing/account setup - If you are an employer with at least 5 employees and would like to set up an account for future testing, it's simple and easy. Call us and speak with a client relations representative, (800)221-4291 it takes 5 minutes or less to complete. Account benefits include no setup fees, test discounts, invoicing, test status tracking and personalized customer service.

Does Your Company Have a Written Drug Policy? - Employee Drug & alcohol testing is utilized best when conducted in conjunction with a clear, written drug policy that is shared with all employees, along with employee education about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, supervisor training on the signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide help for employees who may have an alcohol or drug problem. If your company does not have a written drug and alcohol policy or your current policy needs to be revised, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in the development and implementation of an employer's drug and alcohol policy which complies with state and federal law.


DNA Testing Services -Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing at testing centers Nationwide for paternity, immigration, and family relationship purposes. DNA testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.

DNA testing can provide an accurate determination of the probability of paternity at 99% more of who the child's biological father or mother is. The initial DNA test takes only a few minutes at the testing center and involves the swabbing of the child and alleged fathers mouth, which will provide saliva to be analyzed by a certified laboratory. Our DNA results are analyzed by a certified AABB laboratory and can be used in a legal proceeding to determine paternity or child custody related issues.

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Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Overview of Drug Testing Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are specialized facilities where individuals submit biological samples for drug testing. These centers play a crucial role in the drug testing process, serving industries such as transportation, healthcare, sports, and many sectors requiring workplace safety and compliance with drug-free policies. This overview details the functions, types of tests conducted, and what individuals can expect during a visit to a drug testing collection center.

Functions of Drug Testing Collection Centers

Collection centers are primarily responsible for the secure and proper collection of samples, ensuring that they are uncontaminated and accurately reflect the subject's drug use status. They adhere to strict procedures to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the testing process.

Types of Tests Conducted

  • Urine Testing: The most common form of drug testing, used to detect recent use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and others.
  • Hair Follicle Testing: Provides a longer detection window compared to urine testing and is used to analyze drug use over a period of months.
  • Saliva Testing: Used for its non-invasive nature and ability to detect immediate drug use.
  • Blood Testing: Although less common due to its invasive nature, it is the most accurate form of drug testing.

What to Expect at a Collection Center

  1. Identification Verification: Upon arrival, individuals must present valid identification to ensure that the samples correspond to the correct person.
  2. Sample Collection: Trained professionals collect samples in a manner that minimizes the chance of tampering or contamination. This might involve measures such as securing personal belongings and direct observation during sample provision.
  3. Chain of Custody: Each sample is handled with a documented chain of custody procedure to maintain its integrity from collection to testing laboratory.

Importance of Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are vital for ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of the drug testing process. They provide essential services that help employers maintain a safe and productive workplace, enforce legal and regulatory requirements, and assist in rehabilitation processes. The professionalism and accuracy practiced by these centers are crucial for upholding the trust and safety standards expected in many professional environments.

Local Area Info: Reading, Pennsylvania

Reading (/?r?d??/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 87,575, it is the fifth-largest city in Pennsylvania. Located in the southeastern part of the state, it is the principal city of the Greater Reading Area, and is furthermore included in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden PA-NJ-DE-MD Combined Statistical Area.

The city, which is approximately halfway between the state's most populous city, Philadelphia, and the state capital, Harrisburg (as well as about halfway between Allentown and Lancaster) is strategically situated along a major transportation route from Central to Eastern Pennsylvania, and lent its name to the now-defunct Reading Railroad, which transported anthracite coal from the Pennsylvania Coal Region to the eastern United States via the Port of Philadelphia. Reading Railroad is one of the four railroad properties in the classic United States version of the Monopoly board game.

Reading was one of the first localities where outlet shopping became a tourist industry. It has been known as "The Pretzel City", because of numerous local pretzel bakeries. Currently, Bachman, Dieffenbach, Tom Sturgis, and Unique Pretzel bakeries call the Reading area home.

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Population (male): 42,480

Median Age: 29.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $758.

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 380 registered sex offenders living in Reading, Pennsylvania as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Reading is 230 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (5.2%), Italian (2.4%), American (2.2%), Polish (1.7%).

Land Area: 9.82 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 19602, 19604, 19611

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $31,160 (it was $26,698 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $15,082 (it was $13,086 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $70,000 (it was $45,000 in 2000) Reading:$70,000PA:$181,200

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