The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19512 sells for about $265,000, or $272 per square foot.
Prices are down 29.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 6 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,226 a month.
ZIP 19512 — Boyertown
The housing market in 19512 is currently experiencing a cooling phase, evidenced by a significant year-over-year decline in median prices and low sales volume. High interest rates and limited inventory are driving a cautious sentiment among both buyers and sellers. Figures for specific metrics like months of supply and exact tax rates are based on available local market data.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and long-term residents seeking a suburban-rural lifestyle with access to regional employment hubs, while offering more affordability than closer metro suburbs.
Median prices moved down 29.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 6 days on market with 8.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.7% · poverty 8.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 19512, Berks County PA
Crime rates in the Boyertown area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by the Boyertown Area School District, which maintains a generally positive reputation for its academic programs and extracurricular offerings.
The region faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near local waterways and occasional severe wind events, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is driven by a mix of local manufacturing, small business retail, and proximity to larger employment hubs in the Lehigh Valley and Reading areas.
Property taxes are levied by the county, municipality, and school district, with the school district portion representing the largest share of the total effective rate.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major access provided by PA Route 73 and Route 100 connecting to regional employment centers.
The area features several local parks, community trails, and proximity to rural outdoor spaces, with basic shopping and dining concentrated in the Boyertown borough center.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, with limited new multi-family supply keeping upward pressure on monthly asking rents.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare services, and a robust small-business sector serving the surrounding agricultural and residential communities.
Transportation is primarily road-based with no direct heavy rail access, requiring reliance on regional highway corridors for commuting to Reading or Philadelphia.
Development planning is currently focused on maintaining the historic character of the borough while allowing for controlled residential growth on the periphery.
The Berks County Assessment Office manages property valuations, with reassessments occurring periodically to align with market values.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, municipal taxes, and county levies, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners in specific flood-prone zones near the Manatawny Creek may face higher costs.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 19512 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom4.417.2 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.114.2 mi
- Arnold's Family Fun Center4.219.9 mi
- Nova Trampoline and Adventure Park Reading4.513 mi
- The Works at Wyomissing4.314.9 mi
- The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds4.419.8 mi
- Bear Creek Mountain Resort4.58.8 mi
- Santander Arena4.413 mi
- Maple Grove Raceway4.718.1 mi
- Pennhurst Asylum4.512.8 mi
- Pennhurst Asylum4.512.8 mi
- Reading Pagoda4.612 mi
- French Creek State Park4.712.4 mi
- Colebrookdale Railroad4.62.8 mi
- Lucky Strike Limerick4.310.8 mi
- Reading Pagoda4.612 mi
- Crystal Cave4.514.5 mi
- American Treasure Tour Museum4.720 mi
- Reading Public Museum4.714.5 mi
- Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site4.811.4 mi
- French Creek State Park4.712.4 mi
- French Creek State Park Campground4.511.2 mi
- Hickory Valley Golf Club3.65.9 mi
- Turtle Creek Golf Course4.312.2 mi
- Green Lane Park4.810.3 mi
- Highway Marine4.618 mi
- Bella Vista Golf Course4.38 mi
- Hickory Valley Golf Club3.65.9 mi
- Turtle Creek Golf Course4.312.2 mi
- Raven's Claw Golf Club4.49.6 mi
- Golden Oaks Golf Club4.58.8 mi
- Philadelphia Premium Outlets4.510 mi
- Jake's Flea Market4.54.7 mi
- Renninger's Antique and Farmers' Market4.511.2 mi
- Boscov's4.58.3 mi
- Dutch Country Farm Market4.612.4 mi
- Lehigh Valley International Airport4.523.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features sports fields, walking paths, and picnic areas.
Historic venue hosting local performances and films.
Scenic heritage railroad offering seasonal excursions.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).