ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 19002

Part of Ambler, PA
Pop. 32,128·Montgomery County·70th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,875/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$57
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 19002 · $1,875
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Medians by bedroom

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Studio
$1,460
1 BR
$1,590
2 BR
$1,890
3 BR
$2,270
4 BR+
$2,530
Research median
$1,890/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 19002 changed +8.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($143,600) is $3,590 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,530).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 19401, 8 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,642/mo), about $2,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19002. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$22,500/yr
At $1,875/mo median
Location
CityAmbler
StatePA
CountyMontgomery County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19002 (Ambler, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 69.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,128
Median income
$143,600
Median age
44
Renters
21%
Age distribution
23.3%
16.6%
24.7%
13.6%
21.8%
Under 1823.3%
18–3416.6%
35–5424.7%
55–6413.6%
65+21.8%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
77.7%
White77.7%
Black5.4%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian10.7%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
12.1%
16.4%
69.2%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma12.1%
Some college16.4%
Bachelor's+69.2%
Housing tenure
79%
21%
Owner79%
Renter21%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19002 in Ambler, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$124,478 → $143,600
up 15.4%
Population
30,952 → 32,128
up 3.8%
Renter share
21.9% → 21%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
63.5% → 69.2%
+5.7 pts
Median age
44.9 → 44
-0.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19002 in Ambler, PA now reports about $143,600, up from $124,478 in 2021. The population has grown by 3.8% since 2021, moving from about 30,952 residents to roughly 32,128. College-educated residents now make up 69.2% of adults here, versus 63.5% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 19002

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19002 covers Ambler, PA. The median rent here is $1,875/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($143,600/yr), ZIP 19002 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19002?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,875/mo in ZIP 19002. The local median household income is $143,600/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19002?

Rent in ZIP 19002 has risen 8.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 19002 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19002 is one of the pricier among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #70 of 261 at $1,875/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19002 changed +8.6%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 19002 compare to the rest of Ambler?

At $1,875/mo, ZIP 19002 is $46 below the Ambler citywide median of $1,921/mo.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,875/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 19002's median household income ($143,600/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19002 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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