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ZIP Code 19551

Berks, Pennsylvania

ZCTA 19551

Juniper

ZIP Code 19551 is in the 74th percentile nationally for median income. It also sits in the lowest 39% nationally for home price growth over the past year.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$332,460

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

53%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

64.4

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The boundary of ZIP Code 19551, in Berks, Pennsylvania.

The basics

Total Population

4,778

Median Age

48.3

Population Density

188.61

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$3,960

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.5%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.92×

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$90,504

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,079

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

2.1%

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

46%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

15%

Climate & weather

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

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

64.4

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 19551: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 19551?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 19551 today is $332,460, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
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 1.5% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19551 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19551 cost about 2.92× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19551?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19551 is $1,079 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
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.
How many people live in ZIP Code 19551?
ZIP Code 19551 has a population of 4,778, about 188.61 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 48.3.
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 64.4 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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