West Reading
Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania
West Reading is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, with 4,553 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 285 ft (87 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wyomissing, 1.0 miles W.
- 4,553residents (2020 Census)
- 285 ftelevation · 87 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 7,662 / sq mipopulation density
- 19611ZIP code
About West Reading
West Reading is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States, located next to the city of Reading. The population was 4,553 at the 2020 census. It contains a vibrant main street (Penn Avenue) and the large Reading Hospital and Medical Center. It was also the site of the VF Outlet Village, one of the largest outlet malls in the United States. The VF Outlet Village was located in the buildings of the former Berkshire Knitting Mills, which was in operation from 1908 to 1975. The VF Outlet closed in 2020.
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Living in West Reading
- Median household income
- $65,885
- Median home value
- $173,100
- Median rent
- $1,365/mo
- Median age
- 35.4
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West Reading had 4,553 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,553 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,662 per sq mi (2,958 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Reading at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Berks County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 4,553 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.59 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3338° N, 75.9469° W |
| ZIP code | 19611 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4283928 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Reading
- Wyomissing1.0 mi W
- Reading1.1 mi E
- Kenhorst1.9 mi S
- Colony Park2.0 mi NW
- Greenfields2.1 mi N
- Shillington2.4 mi SW
- Penn State Berks2.4 mi NW
- West Lawn2.5 mi W
- Grill2.5 mi S
- Lincoln Park2.6 mi SW
- Spring Ridge2.6 mi NW
- West Wyomissing2.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Reading
What county is West Reading in?
West Reading is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of West Reading, PA?
4,553 people lived in West Reading at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Reading, PA?
The ZIP code of West Reading is 19611.
What is the elevation of West Reading?
285 feet (87 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Reading?
Wyomissing (1.0 mi), Reading (1.1 mi), Kenhorst (1.9 mi), Colony Park (2.0 mi), Greenfields (2.1 mi).
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