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ZIP 19046

Pop. 19,640·Montgomery County·120th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,659/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$306
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ZIP 19046 · $1,659
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,560
2 BR
$1,860
3 BR
$2,230
4 BR+
$2,490
Research median
$1,860/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,908/yr
At $1,659/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyMontgomery County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19046 (Jenkintown, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 63.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,640
Median income
$109,818
Median age
44
Renters
32.7%
Age distribution
19.1%
19.8%
26.3%
22.8%
Under 1819.1%
18–3419.8%
35–5426.3%
55–6412%
65+22.8%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
81.5%
White81.5%
Black5.4%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian5.2%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
17.8%
16%
63.6%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma17.8%
Some college16%
Bachelor's+63.6%
Housing tenure
67.3%
32.7%
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19046 in Jenkintown, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$105,846 → $109,818
up 3.8%
Population
18,716 → 19,640
up 4.9%
Renter share
31.4% → 32.7%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
60.4% → 63.6%
+3.2 pts
Median age
47.2 → 44
-3.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19046 in Jenkintown, PA now reports about $109,818, up from $105,846 in 2021. The population has grown by 4.9% since 2021, moving from about 18,716 residents to roughly 19,640. College-educated residents now make up 63.6% of adults here, versus 60.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19046 covers Jenkintown, PA. The median rent here is $1,659/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($109,818/yr), ZIP 19046 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19046?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19046 (Jenkintown, PA) is $1,659. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19046 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19046's median rent of $1,659/mo is $306 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19046 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19046 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #120 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,659/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19046?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,659/mo in ZIP 19046. The local median household income is $109,818/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19046?

Rent in ZIP 19046 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19046 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19046 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,659/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($109,818/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19046 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19046 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.7% of ZIP 19046 households are renters, while 67.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19046 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19046 compare to the rest of Jenkintown?

ZIP 19046 sits right at the Jenkintown citywide median of $1,659/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19046 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19046 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,659/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 19046's median household income ($109,818/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19046 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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