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ZIP 19102

Pop. 6,195·Philadelphia County·43rd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,111/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$146
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ZIP 19102 · $2,111
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,100
1 BR
$2,280
2 BR
$2,720
3 BR
$3,260
4 BR+
$3,640
Research median
$2,720/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
$25,332/yr
At $2,111/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
Rent Market Meter
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, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19102 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 89.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,195
Median income
$102,093
Median age
31
Renters
80.1%
Age distribution
57.6%
22.3%
Under 182.3%
18–3457.6%
35–5422.3%
55–646.7%
65+11%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
72.6%
White72.6%
Black8%
Hispanic7.9%
Asian11.3%
Education (25+)
89.4%
No HS diploma0.7%
HS diploma2.5%
Some college7.5%
Bachelor's+89.4%
Housing tenure
19.9%
80.1%
Owner19.9%
Renter80.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19102 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,884 → $2,111
up 12.0%
Income
$115,597 → $102,093
down 11.7%
Population
5,108 → 6,195
up 21.3%
Renter share
74.2% → 80.1%
+5.9 pts
Bachelor's+
90.5% → 89.4%
-1.1 pts
Median age
31.5 → 31
-0.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 19102 in Philadelphia, PA has shifted from $1,884 to $2,111, up 12.0% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $115,597 to $102,093 across the same window, down 11.7% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 19102 in Philadelphia, PA adding about 1,087 residents over the five-year window, up 21.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 74.2% to 80.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 19102 in Philadelphia, PA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19102 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $2,111/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,280/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,720/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($102,093/yr), ZIP 19102 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19102?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19102 (Philadelphia, PA) is $2,111. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19102 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19102's median rent of $2,111/mo is $146 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19102 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19102 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #43 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $2,111/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19102?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,111/mo in ZIP 19102. The local median household income is $102,093/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19102?

Rent in ZIP 19102 has increased 0.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19102 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19102 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,111/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($102,093/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19102 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19102 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 80.1% of ZIP 19102 households are renters, while 19.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 19102 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 19102 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19102 is pricier than Philadelphia as a whole. At $2,111/mo, it's $297 above the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19102 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19102 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,111/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 19102's median household income ($102,093/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19102 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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