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ZIP 19128

Pop. 38,039·Philadelphia County·83rd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,821/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$144
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ZIP 19128 · $1,821
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,590
1 BR
$1,730
2 BR
$2,060
3 BR
$2,470
4 BR+
$2,760
Research median
$2,060/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
$21,852/yr
At $1,821/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+2.4% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19128 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 55.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,039
Median income
$93,173
Median age
36.6
Renters
42.1%
Age distribution
15.3%
31.1%
25.6%
16.6%
Under 1815.3%
18–3431.1%
35–5425.6%
55–6411.4%
65+16.6%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
73.9%
13.3%
White73.9%
Black13.3%
Hispanic8.4%
Asian3.1%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
18.4%
21.9%
55.1%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma18.4%
Some college21.9%
Bachelor's+55.1%
Housing tenure
57.9%
42.1%
Owner57.9%
Renter42.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19128 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,485 → $1,821
up 22.6%
Income
$80,803 → $93,173
up 15.3%
Population
38,840 → 38,039
down 2.1%
Renter share
43.3% → 42.1%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
53.4% → 55.1%
+1.7 pts

The median rent in ZIP 19128 in Philadelphia, PA stood at $1,485 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,821, reflecting a 22.6% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $80,803 to $93,173 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.3% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 38,840 residents to roughly 38,039. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 19128 in Philadelphia, PA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19128 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,821/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($93,173/yr), ZIP 19128 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19128?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19128 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,821. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19128 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19128's median rent of $1,821/mo is $144 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19128 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19128 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #83 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,821/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19128?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,821/mo in ZIP 19128. The local median household income is $93,173/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19128?

Rent in ZIP 19128 has increased 2.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19128 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19128 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,821/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($93,173/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19128 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19128 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.1% of ZIP 19128 households are renters, while 57.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19128 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19128 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19128 is pricier than Philadelphia as a whole. At $1,821/mo, it's $7 above the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19128 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19128 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,821/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 19128's median household income ($93,173/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19128 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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