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ZIP Code 19539

Berks, Pennsylvania

FIPS 19539

Juniper

ZIP Code 19539 is in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$266,700

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

35.7

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,823

Median Age

47

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$266,700

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$4,858

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.48

Lower than 63%

Median Rent

$1,188

Higher than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.5%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

130.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

35.7

Lower than 81%

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 19539: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19539?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19539 is $266,700, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19539?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19539 is $4,858, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19539 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19539 cost about 2.48× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19539?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19539 is $1,188 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19539?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19539 have moved 55% over the past five years (7.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19539?
ZIP Code 19539 averages 51.5°F year-round, summer highs near 82.9°F, winter lows around 21.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19539 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19539's FEMA National Risk Index score is 35.7 (lower than 81% 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 →