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U.S. ZIP Code · PA19522

Berks County · Reading, PA

Typical home value

$348,409[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.2%
5-year / yr
+6.3%
10-year / yr
+6.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+22.7%
vs metro
+3.7%
vs state
+49.2%
ZIP 19522 location in PA
Location of ZIP 19522 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 19522 is worth $348,409 — 3.7% above the Reading, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.2%. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,427[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Berks County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
14,127[3]
Median household income
$97,507[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Berks County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-386[5]
Moved in
7,823
Moved out
8,209

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Fleetwood SHS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Fleetwood Area SD

    759 students

  • Fleetwood MS

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Fleetwood Area SD

    654 students

  • Willow Creek El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Fleetwood Area SD

    554 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,762
Loan principal$278,728
Down payment$69,682
Total interest paid$355,502

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,505
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
37th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
53rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19522?
The typical home in 19522 is worth $348,409, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19522?
Home values in 19522 are up 3.2% over the past year, and up 6.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 19522?
The effective property tax rate in 19522 is 1.6% — roughly $5,427 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19522?
ZIP code 19522 has a population of 14,127 and a median household income of $97,507.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Bethel CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $349,881
    Gross yield
  • Wernersville, PA

    Typical home
    $339,127
    Gross yield
    6.0%
  • Mertztown CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $358,288
    Gross yield
  • Blandon CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $360,237
    Gross yield
  • Kutztown, PA

    Typical home
    $360,413
    Gross yield
  • New Berlinville CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $336,073
    Gross yield
    5.0%

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