Berks County, Pennsylvania
51 ZIP codes · Avg score 51/100 · Grade D · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Berks County: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
Of 51 ZIP codes in Berks County, a meaningful portion have recorded health-based violations in recent monitoring periods - placing the county in the lower tier for water safety.
How Berks County Compares
How Berks County Compares
Berks County scores 6 points below the Pennsylvania state average (57/100) and 22 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Berks County, Pennsylvania
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,268, driven primarily by sea_level
70.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Berks County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 29 violations. Past 5 years: 49 total (49 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,268
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
167,760 housing units in Berks County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Berks County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Berks County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Water systems serving Berks County
8 community water systems serving Berks County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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39 total water systems serve Berks County.
Systems with the most violations in Berks County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Berks County
51 ZIP codes tracked in Berks County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19510 | Blandon | 65 | C | 5 (1 health) | $273K |
| 2 | 19562 | Topton | 64 | C | 7 | $212K |
| 3 | 19567 | Womelsdorf | 64 | C | 8 | $231K |
| 4 | 19609 | Reading | 64 | C | 7 (2 health) | $222K |
| 5 | 19526 | Hamburg | 63 | C | 11 (1 health) | $210K |
| 6 | 19530 | Kutztown | 63 | C | 11 | $265K |
| 7 | 19540 | Mohnton | 62 | C | 12 (3 health) | $291K |
| 8 | 19551 | Robesonia | 62 | C | 13 | $249K |
| 9 | 19522 | Fleetwood | 60 | C | 20 (1 health) | $255K |
| 10 | 19512 | Boyertown | 53 | D | 43 (2 health) | $248K |
| 11 | 19543 | Morgantown | 50 | D | 1 | $335K |
| 12 | 19602 | Reading | 48 | D | 5 (1 health) | $73K |
| 13 | 19611 | Reading | 47 | D | 7 (2 health) | $162K |
| 14 | 19565 | Wernersville | 46 | D | 12 | $263K |
| 15 | 19601 | Reading | 46 | D | 10 (1 health) | $111K |
| 16 | 19606 | Reading | 46 | D | 10 (1 health) | $229K |
| 17 | 19608 | Reading | 46 | D | 11 (2 health) | $312K |
| 18 | 19610 | Reading | 46 | D | 10 (3 health) | $320K |
| 19 | 19607 | Reading | 45 | D | 12 (3 health) | $211K |
| 20 | 19508 | Birdsboro | 42 | D | 24 (1 health) | $242K |
| 21 | 19560 | Temple | 41 | D | 28 | $177K |
| 22 | 19505 | Bechtelsville | 39 | F | 36 (2 health) | $299K |
| 23 | 19604 | Reading | 39 | F | 31 (1 health) | $111K |
| 24 | 19518 | Douglassville | 37 | F | 41 (1 health) | $331K |
| 25 | 19605 | Reading | 35 | F | 43 (2 health) | $219K |
| 26 | 17087 | Richland | — | — | 9 | $222K |
| 27 | 18011 | Alburtis | — | — | 13 | $279K |
| 28 | 18056 | Hereford | — | — | $38K | |
| 29 | 19503 | Bally | — | — | 32 | $233K |
| 30 | 19506 | Bernville | — | — | 6 (1 health) | $302K |
| 31 | 19507 | Bethel | — | — | $280K | |
| 32 | 19511 | Bowers | — | — | $258K | |
| 33 | 19516 | Centerport | — | — | $267K | |
| 34 | 19519 | Earlville | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 19523 | Geigertown | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 19533 | Leesport | — | — | 15 (2 health) | $263K |
| 37 | 19534 | Lenhartsville | — | — | $288K | |
| 38 | 19535 | Limekiln | — | — | — | |
| 39 | 19536 | Lyon Station | — | — | $170K | |
| 40 | 19541 | Mohrsville | — | — | 1 | $286K |
| 41 | 19544 | Mount Aetna | — | — | $199K | |
| 42 | 19545 | New Berlinville | — | — | $142K | |
| 43 | 19547 | Oley | — | — | 25 | $297K |
| 44 | 19548 | Pine Forge | — | — | — | |
| 45 | 19550 | Rehrersburg | — | — | — | |
| 46 | 19554 | Shartlesville | — | — | $257K | |
| 47 | 19555 | Shoemakersville | — | — | 13 (1 health) | $240K |
| 48 | 19559 | Strausstown | — | — | $161K | |
| 49 | 19564 | Virginville | — | — | — | |
| 50 | 19603 | Reading | — | — | — | |
| 51 | 19612 | Reading | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Berks County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location - driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 3 ZIP codes
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Berks County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Berks County in Pennsylvania covers 51 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (51/100) across 25 scored records.
33 of 33 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
What You Can Do
Berks County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
70.2% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.