Question 1

Is 01867 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 01867 in Reading has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Reading city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 01867 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 01867?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 01867 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 01867. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 01867 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Reading. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 01867?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 01867 is approximately $936K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 01867 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 01867 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 01867 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 01867 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for Reading. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 01867 scores similarly to the middle tier of Reading neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Reading — ZIP 01867

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Alice M Barrows	KG–05	—	—	—
Arthur W Coolidge Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Birch Meadow	KG–05	—	—	—
J Warren Killam	KG–05	—	—	—
Joshua Eaton	KG–05	—	—	—
Reading Memorial High	09–12	—	—	—
Walter S Parker Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Wood End Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
RISE PreSchool	PK–PK	—	—	—