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ZIP 19079

Pop. 8,745·Delaware County·214th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,295/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-22.5%
vs US Median
-$670
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 19079 · $1,295
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,000
4 BR+
$2,240
Research median
$1,670/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$15,540/yr
At $1,295/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, -22.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19079 (Sharon Hill, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,745
Median income
$67,454
Median age
33.9
Renters
40%
Age distribution
27.4%
24.3%
21.9%
13.5%
12.9%
Under 1827.4%
18–3424.3%
35–5421.9%
55–6413.5%
65+12.9%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
12.4%
82.1%
White12.4%
Black82.1%
Hispanic2.8%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
45.3%
29%
19.9%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma45.3%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+19.9%
Housing tenure
60%
40%
Owner60%
Renter40%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19079 in Sharon Hill, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,940 → $67,454
up 10.7%
Population
9,292 → 8,745
down 5.9%
Renter share
37.7% → 40%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
17.5% → 19.9%
+2.4 pts

Household income in the area moved from $60,940 to $67,454 across the same window, up 10.7% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 5.9% since 2021, moving from about 9,292 residents to roughly 8,745. Renters now make up 40% of households, compared with 37.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 19.9% of adults here, versus 17.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 19079 covers Sharon Hill, PA. The median rent here is $1,295/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($67,454/yr), ZIP 19079 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 19079?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19079 (Sharon Hill, PA) is $1,295. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19079 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19079's median rent of $1,295/mo is $670 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19079 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19079 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #214 out of 268 ZIPs at $1,295/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19079?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,295/mo in ZIP 19079. The local median household income is $67,454/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19079?

Rent in ZIP 19079 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 19079 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19079 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,295/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($67,454/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19079 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19079 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40% of ZIP 19079 households are renters, while 60% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19079 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 19079 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19079 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,295/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 19079's median household income ($67,454/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19079 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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