ZIP Code Market Report
19604 — Reading, PA
Data through February 2026 · Updated monthly
Avg Home Value
$163,455
▲ 4.4% year-over-year
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
▼ 0.2%
Single Family
$165,193
Condo / Co-op
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The average home value in the 19604 ZIP code (Reading, Pennsylvania) is $163,455 as of February 2026. Home prices are rising, up 4.4% compared to last year.
A 3-bedroom home in 19604 is valued at $156,749.
The market in 19604 has a $83,680 spread between bottom-tier homes at $133,610 and top-tier homes at $217,290. Bottom-tier properties represent the primary opportunity range for real estate investors using the 70% rule, fix-and-flip, or BRRRR strategies.
Looking ahead, Zillow's forecast model projects home values in the 19604 ZIP code will decrease 0.1% over the next 12 months, bringing the projected average to approximately $163,292. This modest projected change should be factored into any investment analysis for properties in this area.
This report is part of the Berks County market area in Pennsylvania. For a broader view of the housing market including rent data, market activity, and affordability analysis, see the full Berks County report.
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Market Snapshot
19604 Housing Market at a Glance
Key metrics for the last 3 months with trend direction.
| Metric | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | 3-Mo Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Home Value | $164,737 | $163,791 | $163,455 | ▼ 0.8% |
| Single Family Value | $164,284 | $164,832 | $165,193 | ▲ 0.6% |
Home Values
19604 Home Value Trend
Historical home values for ZIP code 19604. Switch between All Homes, Single Family, Bottom Tier, and Top Tier.
Source: Zillow Research ZHVI / ZORI · Updated monthly
By Bedroom
What Homes Cost in 19604
Median home values by bedroom count in this ZIP code.
| Bedrooms | Median Value |
|---|---|
| 2 Bedrooms | $132,017 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $156,749 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $170,153 |
Property Types
Home Values by Property Type in 19604
How different property types compare in this ZIP code.
All Homes
$163,455
Single Family
$165,193
Bottom Tier
$133,610
Top Tier
$217,290
Forecast
12-Month Home Value Forecast for 19604
Zillow projects home values in 19604 will decrease 0.1% over the next year, reaching approximately $163,292.
Current Value
$163,455
Projected Change
-0.1%
▼ 0.1%
Projected Value
$163,292
Source: Zillow Home Value Forecast (ZHVF). Forecasts are not guarantees.
Data Sources and Methodology
Home value data for ZIP code 19604 comes from the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), updated monthly. ZHVI measures the typical home value using Zillow's automated valuation model, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.
This report was last updated February 2026. Data is refreshed on the 17th of each month.
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