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ZIP 19004

Pop. 11,230·Montgomery County·18th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,367/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.8%
Month-over-Month
+6.3%
vs US Median
+$402
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ZIP 19004 · $2,367
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,404/yr
At $2,367/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyMontgomery County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.8% YoY, +6.3% 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
$1,756 → $2,367
up 34.8%
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 $1,756 to $2,367, a 34.8% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19004 covers Bala-Cynwyd, PA. The median rent here is $2,367/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,270/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($149,232/yr), ZIP 19004 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19004?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19004 (Bala-Cynwyd, PA) is $2,367. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19004 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19004's median rent of $2,367/mo is $402 (20%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19004 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19004 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #18 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $2,367/mo.

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 $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,367/mo in ZIP 19004. The local median household income is $149,232/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19004?

Rent in ZIP 19004 has increased 16.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19004 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19004 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,367/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($149,232/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19004 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19004 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.1% of ZIP 19004 households are renters, while 71.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19004 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19004 compare to the rest of Bala-Cynwyd?

ZIP 19004 is more affordable than Bala-Cynwyd overall. At $2,367/mo, it's $13 below the Bala-Cynwyd citywide median of $2,380/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19004 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19004 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,367/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 19004's median household income ($149,232/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19004 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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