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U.S. ZIP Code · PA19607

Berks County · Reading, PA

Typical home value

$275,447[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.1%
5-year / yr
+7.1%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-3.0%
vs metro
-18.0%
vs state
+18.0%
ZIP 19607 location in PA
Location of ZIP 19607 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 19607 is worth $275,447 — 18.0% below the Reading, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,684 a month — a 7.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,684[2]
Gross yield
7.3%[2]
Cap rate
4.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,959[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
24,045[3]
Median household income
$81,346[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
5
Elementary
2
Middle
2
High
1
  • Governor Mifflin SHS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Governor Mifflin SD

    1,469 students

  • Intermediate Sch

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Governor Mifflin SD

    609 students

  • Governor Mifflin MS

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Governor Mifflin SD

    596 students

  • Mifflin Park El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Governor Mifflin SD

    486 students

  • Cumru El Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Governor Mifflin SD

    435 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 yield7.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.4%
Annual rent$20,206

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$1,393
Loan principal$220,358
Down payment$55,089
Total interest paid$281,054

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 ratio1.21
Monthly cost to own$2,036
Monthly rent$1,684

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
82nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
60th percentile[2]
Property tax
87th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19607?
The typical home in 19607 is worth $275,447, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19607?
Home values in 19607 are up 2.1% over the past year, and up 7.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 19607?
A typical home in 19607 rents for about $1,684 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 19607?
The effective property tax rate in 19607 is 1.8% — roughly $4,959 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19607?
ZIP code 19607 has a population of 24,045 and a median household income of $81,346.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Temple CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $274,066
    Gross yield
  • Shoemakersville, PA

    Typical home
    $283,408
    Gross yield
  • Topton, PA

    Typical home
    $265,497
    Gross yield
  • Bally, PA

    Typical home
    $287,646
    Gross yield
  • West Wyomissing CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $290,379
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • Riverview Park CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $295,568
    Gross yield

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