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ZIP 19126

Pop. 17,483·Philadelphia County·223rd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,243/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.1%
vs US Median
-$722
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 19126 · $1,243
More affordable than 90% 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
$14,916/yr
At $1,243/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19126 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 26% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,483
Median income
$53,176
Median age
37
Renters
38.8%
Age distribution
20.5%
27.7%
20.6%
12.5%
18.7%
Under 1820.5%
18–3427.7%
35–5420.6%
55–6412.5%
65+18.7%
Gender
42.9%
57.1%
Male42.9%
Female57.1%
Race & ethnicity
80.7%
White8%
Black80.7%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian1.5%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
30.2%
32.5%
26%
No HS diploma11.3%
HS diploma30.2%
Some college32.5%
Bachelor's+26%
Housing tenure
61.2%
38.8%
Owner61.2%
Renter38.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19126 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,936 → $53,176
down 3.2%
Population
18,269 → 17,483
down 4.3%
Renter share
39.8% → 38.8%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
24.9% → 26%
+1.1 pts
Median age
39.5 → 37
-2.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $54,936 in 2021 to $53,176 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 19126 in Philadelphia, PA losing about 786 residents over the five-year window, down 4.3% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19126 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,243/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 28% of local median household income ($53,176/yr), ZIP 19126 ranks as affordable 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 19126?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19126 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,243. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19126 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19126's median rent of $1,243/mo is $722 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19126 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19126 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #223 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,243/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19126?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,243/mo in ZIP 19126. The local median household income is $53,176/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19126?

Rent in ZIP 19126 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 19126 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19126 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,243/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($53,176/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19126 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19126 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.8% of ZIP 19126 households are renters, while 61.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19126 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19126 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19126 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,243/mo, it's $571 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19126 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19126 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,243/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 19126's median household income ($53,176/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19126 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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