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ZIP 19119

Pop. 28,356·Philadelphia County·153rd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,495/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.5%
Month-over-Month
-3.6%
vs US Median
-$470
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 19119 · $1,495
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,260
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,180
Research median
$1,630/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,940/yr
At $1,495/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.5% YoY, -3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19119 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 56.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,356
Median income
$92,651
Median age
42.7
Renters
37.2%
Age distribution
20.4%
17.9%
28.2%
13.6%
19.9%
Under 1820.4%
18–3417.9%
35–5428.2%
55–6413.6%
65+19.9%
Gender
44.6%
55.4%
Male44.6%
Female55.4%
Race & ethnicity
38.7%
50.3%
White38.7%
Black50.3%
Hispanic5.9%
Asian1.5%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
21%
17.9%
56.8%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma21%
Some college17.9%
Bachelor's+56.8%
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 19119 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,685 → $92,651
up 27.5%
Population
29,206 → 28,356
down 2.9%
Renter share
35.7% → 37.2%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
53% → 56.8%
+3.8 pts
Median age
42 → 42.7
+0.7 yrs

Median household income climbed from $72,685 to $92,651 between 2021 and 2024, a 27.5% shift. Census counts show ZIP 19119 in Philadelphia, PA losing about 850 residents over the five-year window, down 2.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 35.7% to 37.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 53% to 56.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19119 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,495/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($92,651/yr), ZIP 19119 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19119?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19119 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,495. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19119 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19119's median rent of $1,495/mo is $470 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19119 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19119 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #153 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,495/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19119?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,495/mo in ZIP 19119. The local median household income is $92,651/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19119?

Rent in ZIP 19119 has decreased 7.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 19119 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19119 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,495/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($92,651/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19119 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19119 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.2% of ZIP 19119 households are renters, while 62.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19119 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19119 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19119 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,495/mo, it's $319 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19119 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19119 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,495/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 19119's median household income ($92,651/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19119 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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