Reading
Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania
Reading is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, with 5,799 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Hampton, 1.9 miles S.
- 5,799residents (2020 Census)
- 26.3 sq miland area · 68.1 km²
- 220 / sq mipopulation density
- 17316ZIP code
About Reading
Reading Township ( RED-ing) is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,780 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Reading
- Median household income
- $95,417
- Median home value
- $276,200
- Median rent
- $918/mo
- Median age
- 48.9
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Reading had 5,799 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,799 |
|---|---|
| Density | 220 per sq mi (85 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Reading at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Adams County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 5,799 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.30 sq mi (68.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km²) |
| Coordinates | 39.9508° N, 77.0394° W |
| ZIP code | 17316 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4200163616 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Reading
- Hampton1.9 mi S
- Lake Meade2.3 mi N
- East Berlin3.3 mi E
- Hamilton3.7 mi S
- Washington5.1 mi NE
- Latimore5.2 mi NW
- Abbottstown5.4 mi SE
- Paradise5.7 mi SE
- York Springs5.7 mi NW
- Heidlersburg5.8 mi W
- New Oxford6.1 mi S
- Tyrone6.3 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Reading
What county is Reading in?
Reading is in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Reading, PA?
5,799 people lived in Reading at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Reading, PA?
The ZIP code of Reading is 17316.
What towns are near Reading?
Hampton (1.9 mi), Lake Meade (2.3 mi), East Berlin (3.3 mi), Hamilton (3.7 mi), Washington (5.1 mi).
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