Berks County, Pennsylvania
51 ZIP codes · Avg score 51/100 · Grade D
ZipCheckup grade for Berks County: D.
Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.
ZipCheckup rates Berks County near the bottom of its five-grade scale, with 51 tracked ZIP codes.
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
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
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $4,787, largest modeled factor: Sea Level
64% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,787
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
Modeled remediation costs in Berks County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Water systems mapped to Berks County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Berks County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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39 water systems mapped to Berks County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Berks County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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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
Which guides appear depends on what the county data show.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — 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 — 64% of homes built before 1980
- 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 an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. 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 reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.
Check for lead in your home
64% of homes in this county were built before 1980. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially after water sits in the pipes.