ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 19004

Part of Bala-Cynwyd, PA

Pop. 11,230·Montgomery County·25th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$2,286/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.2%

Month-over-Month

+2.4%

vs US Median

+$354

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ZIP 19004 · $2,286

More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,750

1 BR

$1,910

2 BR

$2,270

3 BR

$2,720

4 BR+

$3,040

Research median

$2,270/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

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 19004 usually run 2% below trend in January and 2% above it in August, about $91 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 19004 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2019.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 19004 changed +4.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 19004 is 36.6% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($149,232) is $3,731 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,040).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 19131, 2 miles away, rents for 26% less ($1,683/mo), about $7,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19004. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$27,432/yr

At $2,286/mo median

Location

CityBala-Cynwyd

StatePA

CountyMontgomery County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19004 (Bala-Cynwyd, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 74.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

11,230

Median income

$149,232

Median age

40.6

Renters

28.1%

Age distribution

29.5%

14.3%

25.5%

21%

Under 1829.5%

18–3414.3%

35–5425.5%

55–649.6%

65+21%

Gender

48.5%

51.5%

Male48.5%

Female51.5%

Race & ethnicity

74.4%

White74.4%

Black11.6%

Hispanic2.1%

Asian7.4%

Other4.4%

Education (25+)

13.9%

74.4%

No HS diploma2.4%

HS diploma9.3%

Some college13.9%

Bachelor's+74.4%

Housing tenure

71.9%

28.1%

Owner71.9%

Renter28.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19004 in Bala-Cynwyd, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,772 → $2,286

up 29.0%

Income

$127,482 → $149,232

up 17.1%

Population

9,942 → 11,230

up 13.0%

Renter share

21.8% → 28.1%

+6.3 pts

Bachelor's+

72.5% → 74.4%

+1.9 pts

Median age

42.2 → 40.6

-1.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 19004 in Bala-Cynwyd, PA has climbed from $1,772 to $2,286, a 29.0% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $127,482 to $149,232 across the same window, up 17.1% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 13.0% since 2021, moving from about 9,942 residents to roughly 11,230. Renters now make up 28.1% of households, compared with 21.8% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 19004 in Bala-Cynwyd, PA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19004 covers Bala-Cynwyd, PA. The median rent here is $2,286/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,270/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($149,232/yr), ZIP 19004 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19004?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (about $44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,286/mo in ZIP 19004. The local median household income is $149,232/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19004?

Rent in ZIP 19004 has risen 4.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2019.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 19004?

Asking rents in ZIP 19004 are usually lowest in January, about 2% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $91 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 19004 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19004 is one of the pricier among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #25 of 261 at $2,286/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19004 changed +4.2%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.