ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 19125

Part of Philadelphia, PA

Pop. 25,140·Philadelphia County·71st most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,859/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.9%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$73

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 19125 · $1,859

More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,780

1 BR

$1,930

2 BR

$2,300

3 BR

$2,760

4 BR+

$3,080

Research median

$2,300/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

December. Asking rents in ZIP 19125 usually run 1.4% below trend in December and 1.2% above it in July, about $48 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 19125 is 0% below its high of $1,859 in July 2026, at $1,859 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 19125 changed +2.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 19125 rose 17.8% while median household income rose 50.1% ($72,990 to $109,554). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 19125 is 22.9% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($109,554) is $2,739 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,300); a 3-bedroom is $2,760.

Rank in Philadelphia

32nd cheapest of 43 ZIP codes in Philadelphia.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 19134, 1 mile away, rents for 24% less ($1,415/mo), about $5,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19125. 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

$22,308/yr

At $1,859/mo median

Location

CityPhiladelphia

StatePA

CountyPhiladelphia County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19125 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 66.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

25,140

Median income

$109,554

Median age

34.9

Renters

41.4%

Age distribution

14.7%

35.7%

33.1%

Under 1814.7%

18–3435.7%

35–5433.1%

55–6410%

65+6.4%

Gender

51.4%

48.6%

Male51.4%

Female48.6%

Race & ethnicity

72.8%

13.3%

White72.8%

Black5.1%

Hispanic13.3%

Asian5.3%

Other3.5%

Education (25+)

14.2%

13.9%

66.6%

No HS diploma5.3%

HS diploma14.2%

Some college13.9%

Bachelor's+66.6%

Housing tenure

58.6%

41.4%

Owner58.6%

Renter41.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19125 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,551 → $1,859

up 19.9%

Income

$89,505 → $109,554

up 22.4%

Population

24,948 → 25,140

up 0.8%

Renter share

39.9% → 41.4%

+1.5 pts

Bachelor's+

57.8% → 66.6%

+8.8 pts

Median age

34 → 34.9

+0.9 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 19125 in Philadelphia, PA has increased from $1,551 to $1,859, a 19.9% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $109,554 today, compared with $89,505 five years earlier. Renters now make up 41.4% of households, compared with 39.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 66.6% of adults here, versus 57.8% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19125 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,859/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,300/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($109,554/yr), ZIP 19125 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19125?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,859/mo in ZIP 19125. The local median household income is $109,554/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19125?

Rent in ZIP 19125 has risen 2.9% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0% below its high of $1,859 in July 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 19125?

Asking rents in ZIP 19125 are usually lowest in December, about 1.4% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $48 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 19125?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 19125 rose 17.8% while median household income rose 50.1%, from $72,990 to $109,554. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 19125 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19125 is one of the pricier among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #71 of 261 at $1,859/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19125 changed +2.9%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.