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ZIP Code 19604

Berks, Pennsylvania

FIPS 19604

Juniper

ZIP Code 19604 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 16% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$119,000

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

83%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

30.6

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

30,124

Median Age

29.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$119,000

Lower than 76%

Median Property Tax

$1,999

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.25

Lower than 69%

Median Rent

$1,183

Higher than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

83%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

14%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

72%

Recession Drop %

-16%

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

30.6

Lower than 84%

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 19604: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19604?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19604 is $119,000, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19604?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19604 is $1,999, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19604 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19604 cost about 2.25× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19604?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19604 is $1,183 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19604?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19604 have moved 83% over the past five years (14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19604?
ZIP Code 19604 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 19604 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19604's FEMA National Risk Index score is 30.6 (lower than 84% 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 →