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ZIP Code 19508

Berks, Pennsylvania

FIPS 19508

Juniper

ZIP Code 19508 is in the top 16% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 22% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$248,800

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39.2

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

14,871

Median Age

41.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$248,800

Higher than 61%

Median Property Tax

$4,436

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.93

Near median

Median Rent

$1,172

Higher than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.6%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

52

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

121.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

39.2

Lower than 78%

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 19508: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19508?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19508 is $248,800, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19508?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19508 is $4,436, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19508 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19508 cost about 2.93× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19508?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19508 is $1,172 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19508?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19508 have moved 58% over the past five years (4.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19508?
ZIP Code 19508 averages 52°F year-round, summer highs near 82.2°F, winter lows around 23.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19508 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19508's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.2 (lower than 78% 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 →