The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19608 sells for about $449,866, or $181 per square foot.
Prices are up +26.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 4 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,440 a month.
ZIP 19608 — Reading
The 19608 housing market is highly competitive, characterized by low inventory and rapid sales velocity. Prices have seen significant year-over-year growth, driven by strong demand for suburban family housing in the Wilson School District area.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking suburban living with access to quality schools and a relatively short commute to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 26.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 4 days on market with 1.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.3% · poverty 4.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 19608, Berks County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Wilson School District, which is generally well-regarded within the region.
The area benefits from proximity to Reading's employment hubs and regional infrastructure, with steady residential demand.
Property taxes are assessed at the county, municipal, and school district levels; specific rates vary by township within the ZIP code.
Residents primarily commute by car toward Reading or toward the broader Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia metropolitan areas.
The area features local parks and green spaces, with proximity to shopping centers and dining options in the Sinking Spring and Reading vicinity.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and limited inventory, with rents reflecting the suburban nature of the community.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors within the greater Reading and Berks County region.
Parcels are subject to Berks County, municipal, and Wilson School District tax levies.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ACS 2023 tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center4.911.9 mi
- Nova Trampoline and Adventure Park Reading4.56.9 mi
- The Works at Wyomissing4.33.7 mi
- Shocktoberfest4.30.6 mi
- Iron Valley Tubing3.919.1 mi
- Santander Arena4.45.6 mi
- Maple Grove Raceway4.78.4 mi
- Yoder's Restaurant & Buffet4.314.7 mi
- Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center4.911.9 mi
- FirstEnergy Stadium4.75.8 mi
- Koziar's Christmas Village4.49.2 mi
- The Green Dragon Market4.611 mi
- Stoudtburg Village4.16.1 mi
- Reading Pagoda4.66.5 mi
- Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center4.911.9 mi
- Reading Pagoda4.66.5 mi
- Crystal Cave4.517.3 mi
- Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery4.618.3 mi
- Reading Public Museum4.74.1 mi
- Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site4.815.8 mi
- Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area4.812.2 mi
- Gring's Mill Recreation Area4.74.2 mi
- Jim Dietrich Park4.76.7 mi
- Nolde Forest - Sawmill4.84.9 mi
- Sun Valley Campground4.38.1 mi
- Foxchase Golf Club4.59 mi
- Golden Oaks Golf Club4.513 mi
- Galen Hall Golf Course4.24.2 mi
- Sittler Golf4.51.2 mi
- Manor Golf Club4.22.3 mi
- The Green Dragon Market4.611 mi
- Berkshire Mall4.13.3 mi
- Leesport Farmers Market4.49.8 mi
- Plum Creek Farm Market & Creamery4.76 mi
- Fairgrounds Farmer's Market4.76.8 mi
- Lancaster Airport4.519.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Various community parks and green spaces serving the suburban residential population.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.