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ZIP 19120

Pop. 66,469·Philadelphia County·171st most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,438/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.7%
vs US Median
-$527
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ZIP 19120 · $1,438
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$1,970
Research median
$1,470/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
$17,256/yr
At $1,438/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19120 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
66,469
Median income
$54,000
Median age
36.8
Renters
29.9%
Age distribution
27.6%
20.2%
25.5%
12.8%
13.9%
Under 1827.6%
18–3420.2%
35–5425.5%
55–6412.8%
65+13.9%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
46.7%
31.3%
13.4%
White7.6%
Black46.7%
Hispanic31.3%
Asian13.4%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
22%
37%
26.3%
14.8%
No HS diploma22%
HS diploma37%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+14.8%
Housing tenure
70.1%
29.9%
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19120 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,195 → $54,000
up 22.2%
Population
73,896 → 66,469
down 10.1%
Renter share
36.9% → 29.9%
-7.0 pts
Bachelor's+
14.2% → 14.8%
+0.6 pts
Median age
33 → 36.8
+3.8 yrs

Median household income climbed from $44,195 to $54,000 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.2% shift. Census counts show ZIP 19120 in Philadelphia, PA losing about 7,427 residents over the five-year window, down 10.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 36.9% to 29.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 19120

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19120 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,438/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($54,000/yr), ZIP 19120 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19120?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19120 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,438. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19120 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19120's median rent of $1,438/mo is $527 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19120 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19120 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #171 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,438/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19120?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,438/mo in ZIP 19120. The local median household income is $54,000/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19120?

Rent in ZIP 19120 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 19120 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19120 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,438/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($54,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19120 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 19120 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.9% of ZIP 19120 households are renters, while 70.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19120 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19120 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19120 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,438/mo, it's $376 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19120 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19120 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,438/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 19120's median household income ($54,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19120 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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