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ZIP 19122

Pop. 25,439·Philadelphia County·67th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,918/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$47
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ZIP 19122 · $1,918
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,390
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$1,990
4 BR+
$2,220
Research median
$1,660/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
$23,016/yr
At $1,918/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19122 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 45.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,439
Median income
$63,676
Median age
27.9
Renters
68.1%
Age distribution
14.8%
51.5%
21.2%
Under 1814.8%
18–3451.5%
35–5421.2%
55–644.6%
65+7.9%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
40.4%
32%
18.8%
White40.4%
Black32%
Hispanic18.8%
Asian9.3%
Education (25+)
24.3%
19.5%
45.8%
No HS diploma10.4%
HS diploma24.3%
Some college19.5%
Bachelor's+45.8%
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 19122 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,630 → $1,918
up 17.7%
Income
$43,981 → $63,676
up 44.8%
Population
22,080 → 25,439
up 15.2%
Renter share
58.2% → 68.1%
+9.9 pts
Bachelor's+
34.7% → 45.8%
+11.1 pts
Median age
28.9 → 27.9
-1.0 yrs

Rent in ZIP 19122 in Philadelphia, PA has climbed 17.7% since 2021, going from about $1,630 per month to roughly $1,918 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $43,981 in 2021 to $63,676 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 27.1 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 22,080 to 25,439 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.2% change. About 68.1% of households rent today, against 58.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 34.7% to 45.8%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 19122 in Philadelphia, PA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19122 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,918/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($63,676/yr), ZIP 19122 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19122?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19122 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,918. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19122 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19122's median rent of $1,918/mo is $47 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19122 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19122 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #67 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,918/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19122?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,918/mo in ZIP 19122. The local median household income is $63,676/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19122?

Rent in ZIP 19122 has increased 5.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19122 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19122 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,918/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($63,676/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19122 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 19122 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68.1% of ZIP 19122 households are renters, while 31.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 19122 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 19122 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19122 is pricier than Philadelphia as a whole. At $1,918/mo, it's $104 above the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19122 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19122 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,918/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 19122's median household income ($63,676/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19122 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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