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ZIP 19020

Part of Bensalem, PA
Pop. 56,809·Bucks County·75th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,891/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
-$74
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ZIP 19020 · $1,891
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,620
1 BR
$1,760
2 BR
$2,100
3 BR
$2,520
4 BR+
$2,810
Research median
$2,100/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
$22,692/yr
At $1,891/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyBucks 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, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19020 (Bensalem, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
56,809
Median income
$83,223
Median age
42.2
Renters
39.8%
Age distribution
19.2%
21.8%
24.7%
15.1%
19.2%
Under 1819.2%
18–3421.8%
35–5424.7%
55–6415.1%
65+19.2%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
64.8%
14.6%
13.6%
White64.8%
Black5.9%
Hispanic14.6%
Asian13.6%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
33.2%
24.2%
32.1%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma33.2%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+32.1%
Housing tenure
60.2%
39.8%
Owner60.2%
Renter39.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19020 in Bensalem, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,324 → $1,891
up 42.8%
Income
$71,995 → $83,223
up 15.6%
Population
56,866 → 56,809
down 0.1%
Renter share
42.2% → 39.8%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
29.3% → 32.1%
+2.8 pts
Median age
40.5 → 42.2
+1.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 19020 in Bensalem, PA paid around $1,324 a month. That figure now sits near $1,891, up 42.8% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $71,995 in 2021 to $83,223 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 42.2% to 39.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 29.3% to 32.1% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 19020 in Bensalem, PA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19020 covers Bensalem, PA. The median rent here is $1,891/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($83,223/yr), ZIP 19020 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19020?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19020 (Bensalem, PA) is $1,891. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19020 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19020's median rent of $1,891/mo is $74 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19020 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19020 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #75 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,891/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19020?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,891/mo in ZIP 19020. The local median household income is $83,223/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19020?

Rent in ZIP 19020 has increased 16.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19020 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19020 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,891/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($83,223/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19020 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19020 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.8% of ZIP 19020 households are renters, while 60.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19020 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19020 compare to the rest of Bensalem?

ZIP 19020 is pricier than Bensalem as a whole. At $1,891/mo, it's $11 above the Bensalem citywide median of $1,880/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19020 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19020 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,891/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 19020's median household income ($83,223/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19020 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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