ZIP Code 19602

In ZIP code 19602, which covers part of Reading, households bring in a median of $34,582 a year, while per-capita income sits at $19,090. That earnings level shapes nearly every spending decision. With a median home value of $96,000 and a county property tax rate of 1.65%, annual property taxes land near $1,584 before any exemptions. Sales tax of 6.00% adds a bit to everyday purchases. Together these costs claim a meaningful share of income, so housing and taxes compete directly with food, transportation, and other essentials.