ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 19115

Part of Philadelphia, PA

Pop. 35,279·Philadelphia County·112th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,646/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$286

Reported rents

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ZIP 19115 · $1,646

More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 19115 changed +6.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 10 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($70,054) is $1,751 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,560); a 3-bedroom is $1,870.

Rank in Philadelphia

24th cheapest of 43 ZIP codes in Philadelphia.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 19111, 3 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,427/mo), about $2,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19115. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,752/yr

At $1,646/mo median

Location

CityPhiladelphia

StatePA

CountyPhiladelphia County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.1% YoY, +0.9% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19115 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,646/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($70,054/yr), ZIP 19115 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $66,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,646/mo in ZIP 19115. The local median household income is $70,054/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19115?

Rent in ZIP 19115 has risen 6.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 19115 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19115 is in the middle among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #112 of 261 at $1,646/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19115 changed +6.1%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.