Median household income (1999): $51,181
Estimated median household income in 2005: $58,228
| This zip code | $58,228 | | Pennsylvania: | $44,537 |
Nearest zip codes: 19602, 19604, 19601, 19611, 19508, 19607.
Housing units in zip code 19606 with a mortgage: 6,178 (539 second mortgage, 1,059 home equity loan, 25 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 2,614
Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,049
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $356
Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
| This zip code: | 4.3% | | Whole state: | 11.0% |
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
| This zip code: | 2.2% | | Whole state: | 5.1% |
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
| Here: | 6.8 | | State: | 6.4 |
Median number of rooms in apartments:
| Here: | 4.3 | | State: | 4.2 |
Year house built:
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- 1999 to March 2000: 187
- 1995 to 1998: 614
- 1990 to 1994: 986
- 1980 to 1989: 1,650
- 1970 to 1979: 1,480
- 1960 to 1969: 1,395
- 1950 to 1959: 1,550
- 1940 to 1949: 1,183
- 1939 or earlier: 3,123
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Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Lorane, PA (19606):
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- no bedroom: 13
- 1 bedrooms: 158
- 2 bedrooms: 1,552
- 3 bedrooms: 5,141
- 4 bedrooms: 2,382
- 5 or more bedrooms: 442
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Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
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- no bedroom: 8
- 1 bedrooms: 655
- 2 bedrooms: 826
- 3 bedrooms: 410
- 4 bedrooms: 62
- 5 or more bedrooms: 9
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Vehicles available in 19606 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
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- no vehicle: 426
- 1 vehicle: 2,573
- 2 vehicles: 4,527
- 3 vehicles: 1,512
- 4 vehicles: 492
- 5 or more vehicles: 158
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Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
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- no vehicle: 291
- 1 vehicle: 1,000
- 2 vehicles: 580
- 3 vehicles: 66
- 4 vehicles: 11
- 5 or more vehicles: 22
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Estimated household income distribution in 2005:

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Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2005 in zip code 19606:
- Less than $10,000: 7
- $15,000 to $19,999: 31
- $20,000 to $24,999: 10
- $25,000 to $29,999: 91
- $30,000 to $34,999: 96
- $35,000 to $39,999: 99
- $40,000 to $49,999: 220
- $50,000 to $59,999: 283
- $60,000 to $69,999: 560
- $70,000 to $79,999: 603
- $80,000 to $89,999: 981
- $90,000 to $99,999: 870
- $100,000 to $124,999: 2095
- $125,000 to $149,999: 1452
- $150,000 to $174,999: 583
- $175,000 to $199,999: 331
- $200,000 to $249,999: 201
- $250,000 to $299,999: 104
- $300,000 to $399,999: 157
- $400,000 to $499,999: 9
- $500,000 to $749,999: 9
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Rent paid by renters in 2000 in zip code 19606:
- Less than $100: 23
- $150 to $199: 13
- $200 to $249: 26
- $250 to $299: 34
- $300 to $349: 82
- $350 to $399: 145
- $400 to $449: 187
- $450 to $499: 140
- $500 to $549: 216
- $550 to $599: 275
- $600 to $649: 221
- $650 to $699: 151
- $700 to $749: 88
- $750 to $799: 60
- $800 to $899: 95
- $900 to $999: 8
- $1,000 to $1,249: 7
- $1,250 to $1,499: 8
- $1,500 to $1,999: 20
- No cash rent: 139
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Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $80,400
Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2005 for: - White Non-Hispanic householders: $141,846
- Black or African American householders: $128,192
- Asian householders: $101,678
- Some other race householders: $54,882
- Two or more races householders: $194,740
- Hispanic or Latino householders: $63,764
Housing units in structures:
- One, detached: 7,577
- One, attached: 2,729
- Two: 237
- 3 or 4: 348
- 5 to 9: 319
- 10 to 19: 222
- 20 to 49: 245
- 50 or more: 105
- Mobile homes: 386

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Means of transportation to work
- Drove a car alone: 13,433 (87%)
- Carpooled: 1,191 (8%)
- Bus or trolley bus: 151 (1%)
- Railroad: 6 (0%)
- Motorcycle: 40 (0%)
- Bicycle: 39 (0%)
- Walked: 212 (1%)
- Other means: 26 (0%)
- Worked at home: 395 (3%)
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Travel time to work
- Less than 5 minutes: 409
- 5 to 9 minutes: 1410
- 10 to 14 minutes: 2702
- 15 to 19 minutes: 3529
- 20 to 24 minutes: 3094
- 25 to 29 minutes: 915
- 30 to 34 minutes: 1182
- 35 to 39 minutes: 135
- 40 to 44 minutes: 189
- 45 to 59 minutes: 618
- 60 to 89 minutes: 649
- 90 or more minutes: 266
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Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 85.1%
Household type by relationship
Households: 29,694
- In family households: 25,746 (6,928 male householders, 1,472 female householders)
7,112 spouses, 8,948 children (8,128 natural, 271 adopted, 549 stepchildren), 252 grandchildren, 58 brothers or sisters, 198 parents, 321 other relatives, 457 non-relatives
- In nonfamily households: 3,948 (1,377 male householders (1,038 living alone)), 1,883 female householders (1,640 living alone)), 688 nonrelatives
- In group quarters: 207 (189 institutionalized population)
Size of family households: 3,625 2-persons, 2,024 3-persons, 1,703 4-persons, 754 5-persons, 199 6-persons, 95 7-or-more-persons.
Size of nonfamily households: 2,678 1-person, 492 2-persons, 65 3-persons, 16 4-persons, 9 5-persons.
5,575 married couples with children.
1,200 single-parent households (355 men, 845 women).
93.3% of residents of 19606 zip code speak English at home.
2.2% of residents speak Spanish at home (69% very well, 17% well, 10% not well, 5% not at all).
3.8% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (82% very well, 13% well, 4% not well, 1% not at all).
0.5% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (45% very well, 43% well, 12% not well).
0.3% of residents speak other language at home (75% very well, 24% well, 1% not well).
Foreign born population: 911 (3.1%)
(59.3% of them are naturalized citizens)
| This zip code: | 3.1% | | Whole state: | 4.1% |
Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:
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- Italy (13%)
- Romania (8%)
- Germany (7%)
- Vietnam (6%)
- Other Western Africa (5%)
- Mexico (4%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
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Year of entry for the foreign-born population
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- 1995 to March 2000: 140
- 1990 to 1994: 122
- 1985 to 1989: 65
- 1980 to 1984: 48
- 1975 to 1979: 110
- 1970 to 1974: 110
- 1970 to 1974: 91
- 1965 to 1969: 225
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First ancestries reported:
- German: 8903
- Italian: 2672
- Irish: 2451
- Polish: 2412
- Other groups: 1814
- English: 1279
- United States or American: 1147
- Pennsylvania German: 689
- Dutch: 629
- Slovak: 377
- Welsh: 375
- French (except Basque): 338
- Greek: 258
- Scottish: 242
- Russian: 240
- Scotch-Irish: 235
- Ukrainian: 216
- European: 156
- Hungarian: 120
- Norwegian: 115
- Arab:: 113
- Swedish: 89
- Lithuanian: 83
- Romanian: 83
- French Canadian: 80
- Egyptian: 71
- Austrian: 70
- Subsaharan African:: 70
- African: 56
- British: 48
- West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 46
- Czech: 45
- Czechoslovakian: 44
- Swiss: 43
- Lebanese: 42
- Jamaican: 36
- Australian: 27
- Eastern European: 21
- Canadian: 20
- Yugoslavian: 17
- South African: 14
- Brazilian: 12
- Danish: 11
- Belgian: 11
- Latvian: 10
- Croatian: 10
- Finnish: 9
- Slovene: 8
- Trinidadian and Tobagonian: 8
- Portuguese: 7
- Slavic: 7
- New Zealander: 7
- Scandinavian: 7
- West Indian: 2

Public primary/middle schools in zip code 19606 not listed on the city page:- REIFFTON SCH (Students: 641; Grades: 05 - 06)
- JACKSONWALD EL SCH (Students: 619; Grades: KG - 04)
- LORANE EL SCH (Students: 512; Grades: KG - 04)
- MARTIN LUTHER LAUSCH EL CTR (Students: 377; Grades: KG - 04)
Private primary/middle schools not listed on the city page:- WINSTON HALL (Students: 31; Location: 2249 FAIRVIEW AVE, MT PENN, PA; Grades: PK - 1)
- TRINITY LEARNING CENTER (Students: 11; Location: 705 FRIEDENSBURG RD, READING, PA; Grades: KG - KG)
- JACKSONWALD LEARNING CTR (Students: 10; Location: 250 CHURCH LANE RD, READING, PA; Grades: KG - KG)
Facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:
- BERKS CNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT (2900 SAINT LAWRENCE AVE in READING, PA)
(Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-03-1989-0808, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
STATE MASTER (Pennsylvania database) - RCRIS-PAD010580041, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
Business SIC classification: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
, YARDLEY ASSOCIATES (CONTACT/OWNER)
- ANTIETAM VALLEY MUNICIPAL AUTH (200 N 25TH ST in READING, PA)
ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-03-1989-1467, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
(Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-03-1989-1467, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
- ATLANTIC SVC STA (4621 PERKIOMEN AVE-TANKS in READING, PA)
STATE MASTER (Pennsylvania database) - RCRIS-PAD987348158, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
, ATLANTIC REFINING & MARKETING (CONTACT/OWNER)
, ATLANTIC REFINING & MARKETING CORPORATION (CONTACT/OWNER)
- ANTIETAM MS/HS (100 ANTIETAM RD in READING, PA)
(Geographic Names Information System)
(National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-0820
Organizations: ANTIETAM SD (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
Alternative names: ANTIETAM SCHOOL
- ANTIETAM VALLEY MUN AUTH (WWTP in READING, PA)
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
Business SIC classification: SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
Alternative names: ANTIETAM VALLEY MUNIC AUTH, ANTIETAM VALLEY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY, ANTIETEM VALLEY MUNICIPAL AUTH
- ADAMS DRY CLEANERS (436 S 18TH ST in READING, PA)
AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
Business SIC classification: DRYCLEANING PLANTS, EXCEPT RUG CLEANING
Organizations: VARADY MARK (CONTACT/OWNER)
Alternative names: ADAMS DRY CLNRS
- ALLOY PIPING SPECIALITIES INC (812 BYRAM ST in READING, PA)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
- ANTIETAM SCHOOL DISTRICT (100 ANTIETAM ROAD in READING, PA)
COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
Alternative names: ANTIETAM S.D. 1, ANTIETAM S.D.- JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
Median worth of mobile homes: $12,300


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
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- Utility gas (53%)
- Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (35%)
- Electricity (9%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
- Wood (1%)
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Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
- This state: 24354
- Northeast: 1966
- Midwest: 716
- South: 1219
- West: 354
67% of the 19606 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
Out of people who lived in different houses, 73% lived in this county.
Out of people who lived in different counties, 55% lived in Pennsylvania.
Population in 1990: 27,732. Population change in the 1990s: +2,023 (+7.3%).
Year Householders Moved Into Unit:
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Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 613
| Here: | 16.4% | | Pennsylvania: | 16.0% |
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 160
| Here: | 9.9% | | Pennsylvania: | 13.1% |
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 299
| Here: | 32.9% | | Pennsylvania: | 37.3% |
School Enrollment by Level of School
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Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code (READING, PA):
- POLLOCK RESEARCH & DESIGN INC (11 VANGUARD DR; small business): $2,487,573 in 27 contracts from 2002 to 2006
Contracts for Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks, Inspection Services (including commercial testing and lab services, except medical/dental) -- Materials Handling Equipment, Laboratory Testing Services, Inspection Services (including commercial testing and lab services, except medical/dental) -- Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment, and more by Army, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, and others Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $-,130; 2003: $239,755; 2004: $92,374; 2005: $478,905; 2006: $1,676,669.
Biggest contracts:
$814,513 with Army for Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks. Taking place in MD. Signed on 2006-04-12. Completion date: 2005-11-30.
$519,909 with Army for Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks. Signed on 2006-06-30. Completion date: 2007-06-29.
$354,220 with Army for Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks. Taking place in MD. Signed on 2005-09-29. Completion date: 2005-11-30.
$280,814 with Army for Inspection Services (including commercial testing and lab services, except medical/dental) -- Materials Handling Equipment. Taking place in TX. Signed on 2006-03-01. Completion date: 2006-01-31.
- CERATECH INC (1 BIRCHMONT DR; small business)
$99,525 with Air Force for Miscellaneous Construction Materials. Taking place in VA. Signed on 2006-01-24. Completion date: 2006-02-13.
- LUDGATE ENGINEERING CORP (LINCOLN CORPORATE CENTER; small business): $15,900 in 2 contracts in 2003
$7,950 with Army for Land Surveys, Cadastral Services (non-construction). Taking place in MD. Signed on 2003-11-21. Completion date: 2004-01-31.
$7,950 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Land Surveys, Cadastral Services (non-construction). Taking place in MD. Signed on 2003-11-21. Completion date: 2004-01-31.
- PENNCRAFT ENTERPRISES INC (541 S 18 1/2 ST)
$10,375 with Defense Logistics Agency for Miscellaneous Items. Taking place in NC. Signed on 2005-05-23. Completion date: 2005-06-02.
- EXETER SUPPLY CO INC (117 PROSPECT ST; small business)
$8,127 with Army for Valves, Powered. Signed on 2003-04-11. Completion date: 2003-05-12.
Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:
- Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (50-99 employees: 2 establishments, 20-49 employees: 8 establishments, 10-19 employees: 2 establishments, 1-4 employees: 9 establishments)
- Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (20-49: 8, 10-19: 5, 5-9: 7, 1-4: 8)
- Health Care and Social Assistance: Nursing Care Facilities (100-249: 2, 10-19: 1, 1-4: 6)
- Health Care and Social Assistance: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (50-99: 1, 20-49: 2, 10-19: 3, 5-9: 9, 1-4: 4)
Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)
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Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)
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Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)
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Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)
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Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)
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Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninstitutionalized)
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People in group quarters
- 191 people in nursing homes
- 9 people in religious group quarters
- 8 people in homes for the mentally retarded
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