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ZIP Code 19522

Berks, Pennsylvania

FIPS 19522

Juniper

ZIP Code 19522 is in the top 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$279,300

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

24.4

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

14,127

Median Age

46.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$279,300

Higher than 66%

Median Property Tax

$4,676

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.86

Near median

Median Rent

$1,244

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.2%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

106.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

24.4

Lower than 88%

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 19522: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19522?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19522 is $279,300, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19522?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19522 is $4,676, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19522 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19522 cost about 2.86× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19522?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19522 is $1,244 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19522?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19522 have moved 55% over the past five years (5.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19522?
ZIP Code 19522 averages 53.9°F year-round, summer highs near 84.2°F, winter lows around 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19522 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19522's FEMA National Risk Index score is 24.4 (lower than 88% 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 →