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ZIP 19115

Pop. 35,279·Philadelphia County·139th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,576/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$389
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ZIP 19115 · $1,576
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$1,870
4 BR+
$2,090
Research median
$1,560/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
$18,912/yr
At $1,576/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
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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 (+0.1% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19115 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 37.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,279
Median income
$70,054
Median age
44.3
Renters
37.2%
Age distribution
18.6%
18.5%
23.6%
13.7%
25.6%
Under 1818.6%
18–3418.5%
35–5423.6%
55–6413.7%
65+25.6%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
61%
21.5%
White61%
Black9.1%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian21.5%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
29.8%
23%
37.5%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma29.8%
Some college23%
Bachelor's+37.5%
Housing tenure
62.8%
37.2%
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19115 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,044 → $70,054
up 12.9%
Population
35,901 → 35,279
down 1.7%
Renter share
38.6% → 37.2%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
36.3% → 37.5%
+1.2 pts
Median age
43.8 → 44.3
+0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $62,044 to $70,054 across the same window, up 12.9% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 35,901 to 35,279 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19115 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,576/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($70,054/yr), ZIP 19115 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19115?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19115 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,576. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19115 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19115's median rent of $1,576/mo is $389 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19115 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19115 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #139 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,576/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19115?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,576/mo in ZIP 19115. The local median household income is $70,054/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19115?

Rent in ZIP 19115 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 19115 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19115 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,576/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($70,054/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19115 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19115 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.2% of ZIP 19115 households are renters, while 62.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19115 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19115 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19115 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,576/mo, it's $238 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19115 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19115 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,576/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 19115's median household income ($70,054/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19115 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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