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ZIP 19118

Pop. 9,978·Philadelphia County·79th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,852/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$113
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ZIP 19118 · $1,852
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,770
1 BR
$1,920
2 BR
$2,290
3 BR
$2,750
4 BR+
$3,070
Research median
$2,290/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
$22,224/yr
At $1,852/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 (+0.3% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19118 (Philadelphia, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 77.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,978
Median income
$109,649
Median age
46.6
Renters
49.3%
Age distribution
15.7%
22.2%
24.2%
13.7%
24.2%
Under 1815.7%
18–3422.2%
35–5424.2%
55–6413.7%
65+24.2%
Gender
44.5%
55.5%
Male44.5%
Female55.5%
Race & ethnicity
71.1%
15.3%
White71.1%
Black15.3%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian4.8%
Other4%
Education (25+)
77.7%
No HS diploma2.1%
HS diploma8.9%
Some college11.3%
Bachelor's+77.7%
Housing tenure
50.7%
49.3%
Owner50.7%
Renter49.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19118 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,481 → $1,852
up 25.1%
Income
$86,475 → $109,649
up 26.8%
Population
10,743 → 9,978
down 7.1%
Renter share
51.7% → 49.3%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
72.4% → 77.7%
+5.3 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 19118 in Philadelphia, PA has climbed by $371 per month, settling near $1,852 after starting the period at $1,481. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19118 in Philadelphia, PA now reports about $109,649, up from $86,475 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 10,743 to 9,978 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.1% change. About 49.3% of households rent today, against 51.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 72.4% to 77.7%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 19118 in Philadelphia, PA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19118 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,852/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,290/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($109,649/yr), ZIP 19118 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19118?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19118 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,852. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19118 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19118's median rent of $1,852/mo is $113 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19118 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19118 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #79 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,852/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19118?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,852/mo in ZIP 19118. The local median household income is $109,649/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19118?

Rent in ZIP 19118 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 19118 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19118 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,852/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($109,649/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19118 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19118 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.3% of ZIP 19118 households are renters, while 50.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19118 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19118 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19118 is pricier than Philadelphia as a whole. At $1,852/mo, it's $38 above the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19118 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19118 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,852/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 19118's median household income ($109,649/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19118 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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