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U.S. ZIP Code · PA19533

Berks County · Reading, PA

Typical home value

$362,192[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.2%
5-year / yr
+6.6%
10-year / yr
+6.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+27.5%
vs metro
+7.8%
vs state
+55.1%
ZIP 19533 location in PA
Location of ZIP 19533 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 19533 is worth $362,192 — 7.8% 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
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,664[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
8,648[3]
Median household income
$105,179[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
4
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
2
  • Schuylkill Valley El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Schuylkill Valley SD

    722 students

  • Schuylkill Valley MS

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Schuylkill Valley SD

    697 students

  • Schuylkill Valley HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Schuylkill Valley SD

    687 students

  • Berks Career and Technology Center-West Campus

    High · Grades 9–12 · Berks Career and Technology Center

    13 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$1,831
Loan principal$289,754
Down payment$72,438
Total interest paid$369,565

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$2,604
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
50th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
55th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19533?
The typical home in 19533 is worth $362,192, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19533?
Home values in 19533 are up 3.2% over the past year, and up 6.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 19533?
The effective property tax rate in 19533 is 1.6% — roughly $5,664 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19533?
ZIP code 19533 has a population of 8,648 and a median household income of $105,179.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Alburtis, PA

    Typical home
    $361,877
    Gross yield
  • Kutztown, PA

    Typical home
    $360,413
    Gross yield
  • Blandon CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $360,237
    Gross yield
  • Mertztown CDP, PA

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

    Typical home
    $372,996
    Gross yield
  • Bethel CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $349,881
    Gross yield

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