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ZIP 19127

Pop. 5,664·Philadelphia County·22nd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,323/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
+$358
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ZIP 19127 · $2,323
More expensive than 74% 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
$27,876/yr
At $2,323/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.4% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19127 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 76.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,664
Median income
$102,106
Median age
30.6
Renters
57%
Age distribution
60.1%
16.7%
Under 186.7%
18–3460.1%
35–5416.7%
55–645.9%
65+10.6%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
81.3%
White81.3%
Black7.3%
Hispanic5%
Asian2.4%
Other4%
Education (25+)
14.6%
76.4%
No HS diploma1.5%
HS diploma7.6%
Some college14.6%
Bachelor's+76.4%
Housing tenure
43%
57%
Owner43%
Renter57%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19127 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,811 → $2,323
up 28.3%
Income
$81,042 → $102,106
up 26.0%
Population
5,522 → 5,664
up 2.6%
Renter share
58.5% → 57%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
77.1% → 76.4%
-0.7 pts
Median age
28.8 → 30.6
+1.8 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 19127 in Philadelphia, PA has increased by $512 per month, settling near $2,323 after starting the period at $1,811. Household income in the area moved from $81,042 to $102,106 across the same window, up 26.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 5,522 to 5,664 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change. About 57% of households rent today, against 58.5% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 19127 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 19127 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $2,323/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 27% of local median household income ($102,106/yr), ZIP 19127 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19127?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19127 (Philadelphia, PA) is $2,323. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19127 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19127's median rent of $2,323/mo is $358 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19127 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19127 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #22 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $2,323/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19127?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,323/mo in ZIP 19127. The local median household income is $102,106/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19127?

Rent in ZIP 19127 has increased 9.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19127 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19127 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,323/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($102,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19127 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19127 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57% of ZIP 19127 households are renters, while 43% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 19127 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 19127 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19127 is pricier than Philadelphia as a whole. At $2,323/mo, it's $509 above the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19127 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19127 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,323/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 19127's median household income ($102,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19127 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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