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ZIP Code 19518

Berks, Pennsylvania

FIPS 19518

Juniper

ZIP Code 19518 is in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 13% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$354,700

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

42.4

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,805

Median Age

41.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$354,700

Higher than 77%

Median Property Tax

$6,175

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.11

Near median

Median Rent

$1,356

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

6%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-19%

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

42.4

Lower than 75%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 19518: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19518?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19518 is $354,700, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19518?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19518 is $6,175, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19518 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19518 cost about 3.11× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19518?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19518 is $1,356 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19518?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19518 have moved 61% over the past five years (6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19518?
ZIP Code 19518 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 19518 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19518's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42.4 (lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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