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ZIP Code 19602

Berks, Pennsylvania

FIPS 19602

Juniper

ZIP Code 19602 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 17th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$96,000

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

141%

Higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

18,495

Median Age

31.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$96,000

Lower than 83%

Median Property Tax

$1,160

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.78

Near median

Median Rent

$1,041

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

141%

Higher than 100%

Appreciation 1yr %

21%

Higher than 99%

Pandemic Gain %

126%

Recession Drop %

-26%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

107.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48

Lower than 70%

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 19602: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19602?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19602 is $96,000, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19602?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19602 is $1,160, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19602 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19602 cost about 2.78× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19602?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19602 is $1,041 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19602?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19602 have moved 141% over the past five years (21% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19602?
ZIP Code 19602 averages 53.7°F year-round, summer highs near 84.3°F, winter lows around 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19602 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19602's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48 (lower than 70% 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 →