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ZIP Code 19605

Berks, Pennsylvania

FIPS 19605

Juniper

ZIP Code 19605 is in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$233,600

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

21,419

Median Age

41.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$233,600

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$4,182

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.52

Lower than 62%

Median Rent

$1,402

Higher than 80%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.5%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

106.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

49

Lower than 69%

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 19605: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19605?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19605 is $233,600, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19605?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19605 is $4,182, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19605 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19605 cost about 2.52× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19605?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19605 is $1,402 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19605?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19605 have moved 58% over the past five years (4.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19605?
ZIP Code 19605 averages 53.9°F year-round, summer highs near 84.2°F, winter lows around 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19605 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19605's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49 (lower than 69% 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 →