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ZIP Code 19503

Berks, Pennsylvania

FIPS 19503

Juniper

ZIP Code 19503 is in the 68th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$234,600

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

69.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,149

Median Age

43.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$234,600

Higher than 58%

Median Property Tax

$4,427

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.03

Near median

Median Rent

$1,122

Higher than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

23%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

110.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69.2

Near median

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 19503: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19503?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19503 is $234,600, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19503?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19503 is $4,427, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19503 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19503 cost about 3.03× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19503?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19503 is $1,122 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19503?
ZIP Code 19503 averages 51.9°F year-round, summer highs near 81.5°F, winter lows around 24°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19503 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19503's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →