ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 19013

Part of Chester, PA

Pop. 35,064·Delaware County·186th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,386/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.5%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$546

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ZIP 19013 · $1,386

More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,100

1 BR

$1,200

2 BR

$1,430

3 BR

$1,710

4 BR+

$1,910

Research median

$1,430/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 19013 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 19013 changed +6.5% 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 5 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($41,261) is $1,032 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,100).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19013. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,632/yr

At $1,386/mo median

Location

CityChester

StatePA

CountyDelaware County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19013 (Chester, PA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

35,064

Median income

$41,261

Median age

Renters

61%

Age distribution

24.1%

28%

19.4%

12.9%

15.7%

Under 1824.1%

18–3428%

35–5419.4%

55–6412.9%

65+15.7%

Gender

48.2%

51.8%

Male48.2%

Female51.8%

Race & ethnicity

13.3%

72.4%

White13.3%

Black72.4%

Hispanic10.5%

Asian0.8%

Other3%

Education (25+)

15.2%

46.6%

23.9%

14.3%

No HS diploma15.2%

HS diploma46.6%

Some college23.9%

Bachelor's+14.3%

Housing tenure

39%

61%

Owner39%

Renter61%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 19013 in Chester, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$988 → $1,386

up 40.3%

Income

$34,767 → $41,261

up 18.7%

Population

34,084 → 35,064

up 2.9%

Renter share

64.2% → 61%

-3.2 pts

Bachelor's+

14.1% → 14.3%

+0.2 pts

Median age

32.4 → 33

+0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 19013 in Chester, PA stood at $988 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,386, reflecting a 40.3% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $34,767 in 2021 to $41,261 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.9% since 2021, moving from about 34,084 residents to roughly 35,064. Renters now make up 61% of households, compared with 64.2% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 19013 in Chester, PA market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19013 covers Chester, PA. The median rent here is $1,386/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($41,261/yr), ZIP 19013 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19013?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,386/mo in ZIP 19013. The local median household income is $41,261/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19013?

Rent in ZIP 19013 has risen 6.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

How does ZIP 19013 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19013 is one of the more affordable among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #186 of 261 at $1,386/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19013 changed +6.5%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.