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ZIP 19103

Pop. 25,900·Philadelphia County·29th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,223/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
+$258
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ZIP 19103 · $2,223
More expensive than 70% 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
$26,676/yr
At $2,223/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19103 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 82.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,900
Median income
$99,644
Median age
35
Renters
69.3%
Age distribution
44.5%
18.4%
22.4%
Under 185.5%
18–3444.5%
35–5418.4%
55–649.3%
65+22.4%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
68.7%
13.6%
White68.7%
Black6.4%
Hispanic5.5%
Asian13.6%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
82.6%
No HS diploma1.6%
HS diploma6.6%
Some college9.2%
Bachelor's+82.6%
Housing tenure
30.7%
69.3%
Owner30.7%
Renter69.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19103 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,928 → $2,223
up 15.3%
Income
$83,988 → $99,644
up 18.6%
Population
25,368 → 25,900
up 2.1%
Renter share
69.6% → 69.3%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
83.3% → 82.6%
-0.7 pts
Median age
35.8 → 35
-0.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 19103 in Philadelphia, PA has increased from $1,928 to $2,223, a 15.3% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $83,988 in 2021 to $99,644 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 25,368 residents to roughly 25,900. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 19103 in Philadelphia, PA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19103 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $2,223/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 27% of local median household income ($99,644/yr), ZIP 19103 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19103?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19103 (Philadelphia, PA) is $2,223. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19103 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19103's median rent of $2,223/mo is $258 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19103 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19103 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #29 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $2,223/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19103?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,223/mo in ZIP 19103. The local median household income is $99,644/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19103?

Rent in ZIP 19103 has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19103 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19103 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,223/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($99,644/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19103 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19103 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.3% of ZIP 19103 households are renters, while 30.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 19103 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 19103 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19103 is pricier than Philadelphia as a whole. At $2,223/mo, it's $409 above the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19103 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19103 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,223/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 19103's median household income ($99,644/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19103 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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