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ZIP 19104

Pop. 55,172·Philadelphia County·86th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,809/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
-4.3%
vs US Median
-$156
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 19104 · $1,809
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,390
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,800
3 BR
$2,160
4 BR+
$2,410
Research median
$1,800/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
$21,708/yr
At $1,809/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.5% YoY, -4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19104 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 47.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,172
Median income
$38,814
Median age
23.8
Renters
83.1%
Age distribution
12.7%
60.8%
13.4%
Under 1812.7%
18–3460.8%
35–5413.4%
55–645.3%
65+7.9%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
37.8%
36.8%
14.9%
White37.8%
Black36.8%
Hispanic5.2%
Asian14.9%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
24%
18.9%
47.6%
No HS diploma9.6%
HS diploma24%
Some college18.9%
Bachelor's+47.6%
Housing tenure
16.9%
83.1%
Owner16.9%
Renter83.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19104 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,516 → $1,809
up 19.3%
Income
$30,734 → $38,814
up 26.3%
Population
52,126 → 55,172
up 5.8%
Renter share
79.9% → 83.1%
+3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
43.7% → 47.6%
+3.9 pts
Median age
23 → 23.8
+0.8 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 19104 in Philadelphia, PA stood at $1,516 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,809, reflecting a 19.3% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $30,734 to $38,814 between 2021 and 2024, a 26.3% shift. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 5.8% since 2021, moving from about 52,126 residents to roughly 55,172. Renters now make up 83.1% of households, compared with 79.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 47.6% of adults here, versus 43.7% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 19104 in Philadelphia, PA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19104 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,809/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo.

At 56% of local median household income ($38,814/yr), ZIP 19104 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19104?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19104 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,809. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19104 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19104's median rent of $1,809/mo is $156 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19104 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19104 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #86 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,809/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19104?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,809/mo in ZIP 19104. The local median household income is $38,814/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19104?

Rent in ZIP 19104 has increased 1.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19104 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19104 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,809/mo, rent takes approximately 56% of the local median household income ($38,814/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19104 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 19104 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 83.1% of ZIP 19104 households are renters, while 16.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 19104 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 19104 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19104 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,809/mo, it's $5 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19104 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19104 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
56%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,809/mo, rent takes ~56% of ZIP 19104's median household income ($38,814/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19104 56%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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