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ZIP Code 19526

Berks, Pennsylvania

FIPS 19526

Juniper

ZIP Code 19526 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 29% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 66th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$221,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

57.4

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

11,581

Median Age

43.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$221,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,553

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.18

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$1,100

Higher than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 71%

Appreciation 1yr %

14%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

121.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

57.4

Lower than 60%

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 19526: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19526?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19526 is $221,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19526?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19526 is $3,553, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19526 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19526 cost about 3.18× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19526?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19526 is $1,100 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19526?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19526 have moved 48% over the past five years (14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19526?
ZIP Code 19526 averages 52.2°F year-round, summer highs near 83.1°F, winter lows around 22.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19526 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19526's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.4 (lower than 60% 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 →