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ZIP 19121

Pop. 41,574·Philadelphia County·131st most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,628/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$337
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 19121 · $1,628
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,320
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,100
Research median
$1,570/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
$19,536/yr
At $1,628/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.0% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19121 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,574
Median income
$38,516
Median age
27.4
Renters
68.1%
Age distribution
24.8%
39.1%
18.2%
Under 1824.8%
18–3439.1%
35–5418.2%
55–648.6%
65+9.3%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
17.6%
67.6%
White17.6%
Black67.6%
Hispanic9.2%
Asian5.5%
Education (25+)
13.5%
32.2%
26.3%
28.1%
No HS diploma13.5%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+28.1%
Housing tenure
31.9%
68.1%
Owner31.9%
Renter68.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19121 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,416 → $1,628
up 15.0%
Income
$29,691 → $38,516
up 29.7%
Population
34,702 → 41,574
up 19.8%
Renter share
68.2% → 68.1%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
23.3% → 28.1%
+4.8 pts
Median age
28.5 → 27.4
-1.1 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 19121 in Philadelphia, PA has increased from $1,416 to $1,628, a 15.0% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $29,691 to $38,516 across the same window, up 29.7% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 19.8% since 2021, moving from about 34,702 residents to roughly 41,574. College-educated residents now make up 28.1% of adults here, versus 23.3% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 19121 in Philadelphia, PA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19121 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,628/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo.

At 51% of local median household income ($38,516/yr), ZIP 19121 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19121?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19121 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,628. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19121 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19121's median rent of $1,628/mo is $337 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19121 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19121 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #131 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,628/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19121?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,628/mo in ZIP 19121. The local median household income is $38,516/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19121?

Rent in ZIP 19121 has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 19121 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19121 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,628/mo, rent takes approximately 51% of the local median household income ($38,516/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19121 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 19121 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68.1% of ZIP 19121 households are renters, while 31.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 19121 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 19121 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19121 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,628/mo, it's $186 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19121 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19121 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
51%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,628/mo, rent takes ~51% of ZIP 19121's median household income ($38,516/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19121 51%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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