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ZIP 19087

Part of Wayne, PA
Pop. 33,528·Chester County·19th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,363/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
+$398
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ZIP 19087 · $2,363
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,990
1 BR
$2,170
2 BR
$2,580
3 BR
$3,090
4 BR+
$3,450
Research median
$2,580/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
$28,356/yr
At $2,363/mo median
Location
CityWayne
StatePA
CountyChester County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.9% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19087 (Wayne, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 76.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,528
Median income
$171,179
Median age
40.3
Renters
26.4%
Age distribution
22.2%
21.9%
26.7%
13.3%
16%
Under 1822.2%
18–3421.9%
35–5426.7%
55–6413.3%
65+16%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
72.5%
13.6%
White72.5%
Black4.7%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian13.6%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
12%
76.8%
No HS diploma1.9%
HS diploma9.2%
Some college12%
Bachelor's+76.8%
Housing tenure
73.6%
26.4%
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19087 in Wayne, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,648 → $2,363
up 43.4%
Income
$151,113 → $171,179
up 13.3%
Population
33,717 → 33,528
down 0.6%
Renter share
27.9% → 26.4%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
79.3% → 76.8%
-2.5 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 19087 in Wayne, PA has increased by $715 per month, settling near $2,363 after starting the period at $1,648. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $151,113 in 2021 to $171,179 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 30.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 26.4% of households rent today, against 27.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 79.3% to 76.8%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 19087 in Wayne, PA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19087 covers Wayne, PA. The median rent here is $2,363/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,580/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($171,179/yr), ZIP 19087 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19087?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19087 (Wayne, PA) is $2,363. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19087 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19087's median rent of $2,363/mo is $398 (20%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19087 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19087 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #19 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $2,363/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19087?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,363/mo in ZIP 19087. The local median household income is $171,179/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19087?

Rent in ZIP 19087 has increased 8.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19087 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19087 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,363/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($171,179/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19087 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19087 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.4% of ZIP 19087 households are renters, while 73.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19087 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19087 compare to the rest of Wayne?

ZIP 19087 is pricier than Wayne as a whole. At $2,363/mo, it's $183 above the Wayne citywide median of $2,180/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19087 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19087 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,363/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 19087's median household income ($171,179/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19087 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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