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ZIP 19013

Part of Chester, PA
Pop. 35,064·Delaware County·215th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,299/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$666
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 19013 · $1,299
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,588/yr
At $1,299/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyDelaware County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.1% YoY, -1.7% 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
33
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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $34,767 in 2021 to $41,261 more recently. 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.

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About renting in ZIP 19013

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19013 covers Chester, PA. The median rent here is $1,299/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($41,261/yr), ZIP 19013 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.1% over the past year.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 19013?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19013 (Chester, PA) is $1,299. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19013 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19013's median rent of $1,299/mo is $666 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19013 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19013 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #215 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,299/mo.

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 $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,299/mo in ZIP 19013. The local median household income is $41,261/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19013?

Rent in ZIP 19013 has decreased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 19013 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19013 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,299/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($41,261/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19013 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 19013 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61% of ZIP 19013 households are renters, while 39% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 19013 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 19013 compare to the rest of Chester?

ZIP 19013 sits right at the Chester citywide median of $1,299/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19013 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19013 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,299/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 19013's median household income ($41,261/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19013 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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