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ZIP Code 19551

Berks, Pennsylvania

FIPS 19551

Juniper

ZIP Code 19551 is in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 27% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 65th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$264,200

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

4,778

Median Age

48.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$264,200

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$3,960

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.92

Near median

Median Rent

$1,079

Higher than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.1%

Higher than 73%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-15%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

124.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.5

Near median

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 19551: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19551?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19551 is $264,200, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19551?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19551 is $3,960, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19551 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19551 cost about 2.92× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19551?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19551 is $1,079 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19551?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19551 have moved 53% over the past five years (2.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19551?
ZIP Code 19551 averages 51.5°F year-round, summer highs near 83.1°F, winter lows around 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19551 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19551's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.5 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →