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ZIP Code 19506

Berks, Pennsylvania

FIPS 19506

Juniper

ZIP Code 19506 is in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 14% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$341,900

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

69.7

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,108

Median Age

45.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$341,900

Higher than 75%

Median Property Tax

$4,361

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.21

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$1,274

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.7%

Higher than 86%

Pandemic Gain %

30%

Recession Drop %

-15%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

124.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

30.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69.7

Higher than 56%

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 19506: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19506?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19506 is $341,900, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19506?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19506 is $4,361, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19506 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19506 cost about 3.21× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19506?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19506 is $1,274 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19506?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19506 have moved 64% over the past five years (5.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19506?
ZIP Code 19506 averages 51.5°F year-round, summer highs near 83.1°F, winter lows around 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19506 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19506's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.7 (higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →