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ZIP 19036

Pop. 13,668·Delaware County·172nd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,434/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.8%
vs US Median
-$531
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 19036 · $1,434
More affordable than 78% 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
$17,208/yr
At $1,434/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyDelaware County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19036 (Glenolden, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 23% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,668
Median income
$79,144
Median age
38.4
Renters
22.2%
Age distribution
20.9%
23%
25.4%
15.6%
15.1%
Under 1820.9%
18–3423%
35–5425.4%
55–6415.6%
65+15.1%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
67.9%
21.1%
White67.9%
Black21.1%
Hispanic6%
Asian1.3%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
39.2%
33.1%
23%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma39.2%
Some college33.1%
Bachelor's+23%
Housing tenure
77.8%
22.2%
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19036 in Glenolden, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,684 → $79,144
up 18.7%
Population
13,082 → 13,668
up 4.5%
Renter share
23.4% → 22.2%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
18.8% → 23%
+4.2 pts

Household income in the area moved from $66,684 to $79,144 across the same window, up 18.7% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 19036 in Glenolden, PA adding about 586 residents over the five-year window, up 4.5% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 18.8% to 23% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19036 covers Glenolden, PA. The median rent here is $1,434/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 22% of local median household income ($79,144/yr), ZIP 19036 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19036?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19036 (Glenolden, PA) is $1,434. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19036 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19036's median rent of $1,434/mo is $531 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19036 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19036 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #172 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,434/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19036?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,434/mo in ZIP 19036. The local median household income is $79,144/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19036?

Rent in ZIP 19036 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 19036 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19036 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,434/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($79,144/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19036 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19036 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.2% of ZIP 19036 households are renters, while 77.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19036 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19036 compare to the rest of Glenolden?

ZIP 19036 sits right at the Glenolden citywide median of $1,434/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19036 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19036 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,434/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 19036's median household income ($79,144/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19036 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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