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ZIP 19038

Part of Glenside, PA
Pop. 32,296·Montgomery County·97th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,748/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$217
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 19038 · $1,748
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,500
2 BR
$1,780
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,380
Research median
$1,780/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
$20,976/yr
At $1,748/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyMontgomery County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19038 (Glenside, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 58.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,296
Median income
$117,683
Median age
40.3
Renters
16.3%
Age distribution
22%
21%
25.9%
13.1%
18.1%
Under 1822%
18–3421%
35–5425.9%
55–6413.1%
65+18.1%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
74.5%
14.3%
White74.5%
Black14.3%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian2.7%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
15.4%
22.3%
58.9%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma15.4%
Some college22.3%
Bachelor's+58.9%
Housing tenure
83.7%
16.3%
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19038 in Glenside, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$107,366 → $117,683
up 9.6%
Population
32,697 → 32,296
down 1.2%
Renter share
15.2% → 16.3%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
55.7% → 58.9%
+3.2 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19038 in Glenside, PA now reports about $117,683, up from $107,366 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 32,697 to 32,296 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 55.7% to 58.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19038 covers Glenside, PA. The median rent here is $1,748/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($117,683/yr), ZIP 19038 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19038?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19038 (Glenside, PA) is $1,748. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19038 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19038's median rent of $1,748/mo is $217 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19038 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19038 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #97 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,748/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19038?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,748/mo in ZIP 19038. The local median household income is $117,683/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19038?

Rent in ZIP 19038 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 19038 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19038 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,748/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($117,683/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19038 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19038 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.3% of ZIP 19038 households are renters, while 83.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19038 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19038 compare to the rest of Glenside?

ZIP 19038 sits right at the Glenside citywide median of $1,748/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19038 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19038 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,748/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 19038's median household income ($117,683/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19038 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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