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ZIP Code 19543

Berks, Pennsylvania

FIPS 19543

Juniper

ZIP Code 19543 is in the top 14% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$361,000

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

60.6

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,401

Median Age

42.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$361,000

Higher than 77%

Median Property Tax

$5,501

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.2

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$1,304

Higher than 76%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.9%

Higher than 86%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-19%

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)

48.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

60.6

Lower than 56%

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 19543: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19543?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19543 is $361,000, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19543?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19543 is $5,501, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19543 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19543 cost about 3.2× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19543?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19543 is $1,304 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19543?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19543 have moved 56% over the past five years (5.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19543?
ZIP Code 19543 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 19543 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19543's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.6 (lower than 56% 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 →