ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 19118

Part of Philadelphia, PA

Pop. 9,978·Philadelphia County·79th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,812/mo

Year-over-Year

-2.2%

Month-over-Month

-0.7%

vs US Median

-$120

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 19118 · $1,812

More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 19118 usually run 1.1% below trend in January and 1.3% above it in October, about $43 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 19118 is 4.4% below its high of $1,896 in March 2026, at $1,812 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 19118 changed -2.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 6 months in a row, and rose in 4 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($109,649) is $2,741 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,290); a 3-bedroom is $2,750.

Rank in Philadelphia

31st cheapest of 43 ZIP codes in Philadelphia.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 19119, 2 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,594/mo), about $2,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19118. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,744/yr

At $1,812/mo median

Location

CityPhiladelphia

StatePA

CountyPhiladelphia County

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 2.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-2.2% YoY, -0.7% 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

$1,530 → $1,812

up 18.4%

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 $282 per month, settling near $1,812 after starting the period at $1,530. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19118 in Philadelphia, PA now reports about $109,649, up from $86,475 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 8.4 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19118 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,812/mo as of October 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 decreased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $72,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,812/mo in ZIP 19118. The local median household income is $109,649/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19118?

Rent in ZIP 19118 has fallen 2.2% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 4.4% below its high of $1,896 in March 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 19118?

Asking rents in ZIP 19118 are usually lowest in January, about 1.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in October, about 1.3% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $43 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 19118 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19118 is one of the pricier among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #79 of 261 at $1,812/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19118 changed -2.2%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.