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ZIP 19106

Pop. 14,597·Philadelphia County·37th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,165/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
+$200
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ZIP 19106 · $2,165
More expensive than 68% 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
$25,980/yr
At $2,165/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 (+0.8% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19106 (Philadelphia, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 79.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,597
Median income
$121,047
Median age
40.5
Renters
54.7%
Age distribution
35.5%
27.2%
24.9%
Under 184.3%
18–3435.5%
35–5427.2%
55–648.1%
65+24.9%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
78.7%
White78.7%
Black6.7%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian9.5%
Education (25+)
79.3%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma7.5%
Some college8.5%
Bachelor's+79.3%
Housing tenure
45.3%
54.7%
Owner45.3%
Renter54.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19106 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,864 → $2,165
up 16.1%
Income
$126,287 → $121,047
down 4.1%
Population
14,211 → 14,597
up 2.7%
Renter share
52% → 54.7%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
80.1% → 79.3%
-0.8 pts
Median age
38.9 → 40.5
+1.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 19106 in Philadelphia, PA has climbed 16.1% since 2021, going from about $1,864 per month to roughly $2,165 today. Census figures show median household income at $121,047 today, compared with $126,287 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 20.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,211 to 14,597 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. About 54.7% of households rent today, against 52% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19106 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $2,165/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 21% of local median household income ($121,047/yr), ZIP 19106 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19106?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19106 (Philadelphia, PA) is $2,165. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19106 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19106's median rent of $2,165/mo is $200 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19106 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19106 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #37 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $2,165/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19106?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,165/mo in ZIP 19106. The local median household income is $121,047/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19106?

Rent in ZIP 19106 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19106 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19106 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,165/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($121,047/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19106 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19106 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.7% of ZIP 19106 households are renters, while 45.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 19106 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 19106 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19106 is pricier than Philadelphia as a whole. At $2,165/mo, it's $351 above the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19106 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19106 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,165/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 19106's median household income ($121,047/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19106 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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