ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 19096

Pop. 15,249·Montgomery County·11th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,456/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
+$524
Reported rents
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ZIP 19096 · $2,456
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,080
1 BR
$2,260
2 BR
$2,690
3 BR
$3,230
4 BR+
$3,600
Research median
$2,690/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 19096 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 19096 changed +7.3% 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 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($186,277) is $4,657 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,600).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 19151, 2 miles away, rents for 39% less ($1,491/mo), about $11,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19096. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$29,472/yr
At $2,456/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyMontgomery County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19096 (Wynnewood, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 78.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,249
Median income
$186,277
Median age
43.4
Renters
21%
Age distribution
25.8%
12.6%
26%
24%
Under 1825.8%
18–3412.6%
35–5426%
55–6411.6%
65+24%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
73.9%
White73.9%
Black4%
Hispanic5%
Asian11%
Other6.1%
Education (25+)
78.1%
No HS diploma1.2%
HS diploma10.9%
Some college9.8%
Bachelor's+78.1%
Housing tenure
79%
21%
Owner79%
Renter21%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 19096 in Wynnewood, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,258 → $2,456
up 8.8%
Income
$149,830 → $186,277
up 24.3%
Population
15,107 → 15,249
up 0.9%
Renter share
25.2% → 21%
-4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
81.3% → 78.1%
-3.2 pts
Median age
44 → 43.4
-0.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 19096 in Wynnewood, PA paid around $2,258 a month. That figure now sits near $2,456, up 8.8% from the 2023 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $186,277 today, compared with $149,830 five years earlier. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. The renter share has eased from 25.2% to 21%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 81.3% to 78.1% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19096 covers Wynnewood, PA. The median rent here is $2,456/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,690/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($186,277/yr), ZIP 19096 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

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Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19096?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (about $47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,456/mo in ZIP 19096. The local median household income is $186,277/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19096?

Rent in ZIP 19096 has risen 7.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2022.

How does ZIP 19096 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19096 is one of the pricier among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #11 of 261 at $2,456/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19096 changed +7.3%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 19096 compare to the rest of Wynnewood?

ZIP 19096 sits right at the Wynnewood citywide median of $2,456/mo.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,456/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 19096's median household income ($186,277/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19096 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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