Reading, PA Metro Area - Investment Guide
Metro Area • 28 Cities • 39 ZIP Codes
Avg Home Value
$336,815
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,504
Avg Cap Rate
3.66%
Avg Investability
3.1 ★
Cities
28
ZIP Codes
39
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Market Trends
Metro Home Value History
Metro Rent History
🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate:
7.28%
as of Oct 1
Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
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BALANCED MARKET
Reading, PA Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
19 days
Average time to sell
Fast
10.7%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
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Market conditions data as of September 19, 2026 — updated weekly
Best ZIP codes in Reading, PA
Every ZIP in the metro, ranked four ways. Free.
Cities in Reading, PA
Alburtis
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Bally
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Barto
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Bechtelsville
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Bernville
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Bethel
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Birdsboro
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Blandon
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Boyertown
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Douglassville
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Fleetwood
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Hamburg
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Hereford
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Kempton
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Kutztown
Pennsylvania
2 ZIPs
Leesport
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Lenhartsville
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Mertztown
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Mohnton
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Mohrsville
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Morgantown
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Oley
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Robesonia
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Shoemakersville
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Temple
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Wernersville
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Womelsdorf
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Wyomissing
Pennsylvania
1 ZIPs
Top ZIP Codes by Investability
| ZIP Code | City | State | Home Value | Rent | Cap Rate | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19611 | Reading | PA | $240,141 | $1,895 | 6.15% | |
| 19601 | Reading | PA | $186,215 | $1,256 | 5.26% | |
| 19602 | Reading | PA | $145,625 | $1,160 | 6.22% | |
| 19604 | Reading | PA | $172,589 | $1,418 | 6.41% | |
| 19611 | Reading | PA | $228,008 | $1,862 | 6.37% | |
| 19601 | Reading | PA | $170,128 | $1,226 | 5.62% | |
| 19602 | Reading | PA | $132,073 | $1,230 | 7.26% | |
| 19604 | Reading | PA | $162,411 | $1,324 | 6.36% | |
| 19601 | Reading | PA | $184,553 | $1,217 | 5.14% | |
| 19602 | Reading | PA | $144,094 | $1,223 | 6.62% | |
| 19604 | Reading | PA | $169,678 | $1,409 | 6.48% | |
| 19611 | Reading | PA | $228,008 | $1,862 | 6.37% | |
| 19601 | Reading | PA | $187,219 | $1,268 | 5.28% | |
| 19602 | Reading | PA | $144,189 | $1,184 | 6.41% | |
| 19601 | Reading | PA | $174,999 | $1,270 | 5.66% | |
| 19602 | Reading | PA | $135,505 | $1,228 | 7.07% | |
| 19604 | Reading | PA | $163,808 | $1,409 | 6.71% | |
| 19601 | Reading | PA | $188,351 | $1,233 | 5.11% | |
| 19602 | Reading | PA | $146,832 | $1,148 | 6.10% | |
| 19604 | Reading | PA | $175,300 | $1,489 | 6.62% | |
| 19601 | Reading | PA | $170,128 | $1,226 | 5.62% | |
| 19602 | Reading | PA | $132,073 | $1,230 | 7.26% | |
| 19604 | Reading | PA | $162,411 | $1,324 | 6.36% | |
| 19506 | Bernville | PA | $407,230 | $1,377 | 2.64% | |
| 19541 | Mohrsville | PA | $372,996 | $1,710 | 3.58% | |
| 19607 | Reading | PA | $267,680 | $1,698 | 4.95% | |
| 19518 | Douglassville | PA | $427,290 | $1,710 | 3.12% | |
| 19560 | Temple | PA | $261,898 | $1,764 | 5.25% | |
| 18056 | Hereford | PA | $324,495 | $1,989 | 4.78% | |
| 19530 | Kutztown | PA | $365,763 | $1,413 | 3.01% | |
| 19503 | Bally | PA | $284,710 | $1,476 | 4.04% | |
| 19533 | Leesport | PA | $367,493 | $1,206 | 2.56% | |
| 19507 | Bethel | PA | $360,848 | $1,206 | 2.61% | |
| 19543 | Morgantown | PA | $444,796 | $1,485 | 2.60% | |
| 19608 | Reading | PA | $381,517 | $1,845 | 3.77% | |
| 19522 | Fleetwood | PA | $337,097 | $1,359 | 3.14% | |
| 19562 | Kutztown | PA | $255,755 | $1,476 | 4.50% | |
| 19526 | Hamburg | PA | $288,702 | $1,359 | 3.67% | |
| 19565 | Wernersville | PA | $330,403 | $1,467 | 3.46% | |
| 19504 | Barto | PA | $445,377 | $1,332 | 2.33% | |
| 19534 | Lenhartsville | PA | $388,932 | $1,188 | 2.38% | |
| 19508 | Birdsboro | PA | $341,286 | $1,600 | 3.66% | |
| 19547 | Oley | PA | $383,530 | $1,548 | 3.15% | |
| 19609 | Reading | PA | $281,526 | $1,875 | 5.19% | |
| 19510 | Blandon | PA | $365,790 | $1,530 | 3.26% | |
| 19551 | Robesonia | PA | $329,769 | $1,242 | 2.94% | |
| 19610 | Wyomissing | PA | $369,953 | $2,072 | 4.37% | |
| 17087 | Myerstown | PA | $309,229 | $1,134 | 2.86% | |
| 19529 | Kempton | PA | $416,478 | $1,458 | 2.73% | |
| 19567 | Womelsdorf | PA | $302,908 | $1,395 | 3.59% |
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About Reading, PA Real Estate Market
The Reading, PA metropolitan statistical area (MSA) encompasses 28 cities and 39 ZIP codes. The average home value across the metro is $336,815, with an average monthly rent of $1,504. Explore individual cities and ZIP codes to find investment opportunities that match your criteria.