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ZIP 19061

Pop. 19,896·Delaware County·104th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,715/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$250
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ZIP 19061 · $1,715
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,160
Research median
$1,610/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
$20,580/yr
At $1,715/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyDelaware County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.6% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19061 (Marcus Hook, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,896
Median income
$82,005
Median age
38.5
Renters
36.5%
Age distribution
21.4%
22.5%
25.4%
15.1%
15.5%
Under 1821.4%
18–3422.5%
35–5425.4%
55–6415.1%
65+15.5%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
76.1%
White76.1%
Black11.1%
Hispanic5%
Asian3.1%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
39.7%
30.7%
22.2%
No HS diploma7.4%
HS diploma39.7%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+22.2%
Housing tenure
63.5%
36.5%
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19061 in Marcus Hook, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$75,009 → $82,005
up 9.3%
Population
20,101 → 19,896
down 1.0%
Renter share
36.3% → 36.5%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
23.9% → 22.2%
-1.7 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19061 in Marcus Hook, PA now reports about $82,005, up from $75,009 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 19061 in Marcus Hook, PA losing about 205 residents over the five-year window, down 1.0% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19061 covers Marcus Hook, PA. The median rent here is $1,715/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($82,005/yr), ZIP 19061 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19061?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19061 (Marcus Hook, PA) is $1,715. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19061 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19061's median rent of $1,715/mo is $250 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19061 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19061 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #104 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,715/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19061?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,715/mo in ZIP 19061. The local median household income is $82,005/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19061?

Rent in ZIP 19061 has decreased 0.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 19061 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19061 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,715/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($82,005/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19061 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19061 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.5% of ZIP 19061 households are renters, while 63.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19061 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19061 compare to the rest of Marcus Hook?

ZIP 19061 is pricier than Marcus Hook as a whole. At $1,715/mo, it's $11 above the Marcus Hook citywide median of $1,704/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19061 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19061 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,715/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 19061's median household income ($82,005/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19061 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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