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ZIP 19125

Pop. 25,140·Philadelphia County·77th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,870/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.4%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$95
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 19125 · $1,870
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,440/yr
At $1,870/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.4% 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
$1,512 → $1,870
up 23.7%
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 $1,512 to $1,870, a 23.7% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19125 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,870/mo as of July 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 8.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19125?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19125 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,870. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19125 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19125's median rent of $1,870/mo is $95 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19125 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19125 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #77 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,870/mo.

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 $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,870/mo in ZIP 19125. The local median household income is $109,554/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19125?

Rent in ZIP 19125 has increased 8.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19125 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19125 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,870/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($109,554/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19125 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19125 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.4% of ZIP 19125 households are renters, while 58.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19125 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19125 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19125 is pricier than Philadelphia as a whole. At $1,870/mo, it's $56 above the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19125 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19125 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,870/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 19125's median household income ($109,554/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19125 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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