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ZIP 19026

Pop. 32,725·Delaware County·168th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,442/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$523
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 19026 · $1,442
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,260
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,180
Research median
$1,630/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
$17,304/yr
At $1,442/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyDelaware County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.4% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19026 (Drexel Hill, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 46.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,725
Median income
$89,234
Median age
36
Renters
34.9%
Age distribution
22.3%
25.6%
25.9%
15.4%
Under 1822.3%
18–3425.6%
35–5425.9%
55–6410.9%
65+15.4%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
62.9%
20.8%
White62.9%
Black20.8%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian7%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
19.8%
27.7%
46.4%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma19.8%
Some college27.7%
Bachelor's+46.4%
Housing tenure
65.1%
34.9%
Owner65.1%
Renter34.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19026 in Drexel Hill, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,039 → $89,234
up 15.8%
Population
31,073 → 32,725
up 5.3%
Renter share
33.3% → 34.9%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
42.7% → 46.4%
+3.7 pts
Median age
36.9 → 36
-0.9 yrs

Median household income grew from $77,039 to $89,234 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.8% shift. Headcount in the area went from 31,073 to 32,725 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.3% change. About 34.9% of households rent today, against 33.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 42.7% to 46.4%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19026 covers Drexel Hill, PA. The median rent here is $1,442/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($89,234/yr), ZIP 19026 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19026?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19026 (Drexel Hill, PA) is $1,442. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19026 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19026's median rent of $1,442/mo is $523 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19026 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19026 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #168 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,442/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19026?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,442/mo in ZIP 19026. The local median household income is $89,234/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19026?

Rent in ZIP 19026 has decreased 8.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 19026 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19026 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,442/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($89,234/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19026 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19026 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.9% of ZIP 19026 households are renters, while 65.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19026 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19026 compare to the rest of Drexel Hill?

ZIP 19026 sits right at the Drexel Hill citywide median of $1,442/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19026 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19026 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,442/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 19026's median household income ($89,234/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19026 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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