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ZIP Code 19562

Berks, Pennsylvania

FIPS 19562

Juniper

ZIP Code 19562 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$212,300

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

82%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

30.3

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,947

Median Age

51.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$212,300

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,608

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.64

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$1,125

Higher than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

82%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

20%

Higher than 99%

Pandemic Gain %

62%

Recession Drop %

-11%

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

30.3

Lower than 85%

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 19562: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19562?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19562 is $212,300, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19562?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19562 is $3,608, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19562 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19562 cost about 2.64× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19562?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19562 is $1,125 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19562?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19562 have moved 82% over the past five years (20% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19562?
ZIP Code 19562 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 19562 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19562's FEMA National Risk Index score is 30.3 (lower than 85% 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 →