ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 19050

Part of Lansdowne, PA

Pop. 29,373·Delaware County·160th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,465/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$467

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 19050 · $1,465

More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,140

1 BR

$1,240

2 BR

$1,480

3 BR

$1,770

4 BR+

$1,980

Research median

$1,480/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 19050 changed +5.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($60,859) is $1,521 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,480); a 3-bedroom is $1,770.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 19079, 3 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,295/mo), about $2,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19050. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,580/yr

At $1,465/mo median

Location

CityLansdowne

StatePA

CountyDelaware County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.8% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19050 (Lansdowne, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

29,373

Median income

$60,859

Median age

41.9

Renters

41.5%

Age distribution

17.2%

24.1%

23.4%

16.3%

19%

Under 1817.2%

18–3424.1%

35–5423.4%

55–6416.3%

65+19%

Gender

45.4%

54.6%

Male45.4%

Female54.6%

Race & ethnicity

24.2%

65.9%

White24.2%

Black65.9%

Hispanic3.5%

Asian2%

Other4.4%

Education (25+)

29.6%

33.5%

30.7%

No HS diploma6.1%

HS diploma29.6%

Some college33.5%

Bachelor's+30.7%

Housing tenure

58.5%

41.5%

Owner58.5%

Renter41.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19050 in Lansdowne, PA has changed in 5 years

Income

$56,620 → $60,859

up 7.5%

Population

28,680 → 29,373

up 2.4%

Renter share

41.4% → 41.5%

+0.1 pts

Bachelor's+

30.9% → 30.7%

-0.2 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $56,620 in 2021 to $60,859 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 19050 in Lansdowne, PA adding about 693 residents over the five-year window, up 2.4% on net.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19050 covers Lansdowne, PA. The median rent here is $1,465/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($60,859/yr), ZIP 19050 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19050?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,465/mo in ZIP 19050. The local median household income is $60,859/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19050?

Rent in ZIP 19050 has risen 5.8% over the past year.

How does ZIP 19050 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19050 is in the middle among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #160 of 261 at $1,465/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19050 changed +5.9%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.