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ZIP 19129

Pop. 11,937·Philadelphia County·110th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,695/mo
Year-over-Year
-10.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
-$270
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ZIP 19129 · $1,695
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,550
1 BR
$1,690
2 BR
$2,010
3 BR
$2,410
4 BR+
$2,690
Research median
$2,010/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
$20,340/yr
At $1,695/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 10.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-10.1% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19129 (Philadelphia, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 58.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,937
Median income
$80,606
Median age
35.8
Renters
51.5%
Age distribution
12.7%
35.1%
25.7%
15.8%
Under 1812.7%
18–3435.1%
35–5425.7%
55–6410.7%
65+15.8%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
52.9%
32%
White52.9%
Black32%
Hispanic5.3%
Asian3.6%
Other6.2%
Education (25+)
20.4%
16.3%
58.3%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma20.4%
Some college16.3%
Bachelor's+58.3%
Housing tenure
48.5%
51.5%
Owner48.5%
Renter51.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19129 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,406 → $1,695
up 20.6%
Income
$81,641 → $80,606
down 1.3%
Population
11,551 → 11,937
up 3.3%
Renter share
51% → 51.5%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
64.4% → 58.3%
-6.1 pts
Median age
34.8 → 35.8
+1.0 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 19129 in Philadelphia, PA paid around $1,406 a month. That figure now sits near $1,695, up 20.6% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19129 in Philadelphia, PA now reports about $80,606, up from $81,641 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 19129 in Philadelphia, PA adding about 386 residents over the five-year window, up 3.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 64.4% to 58.3% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 19129 in Philadelphia, PA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19129 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,695/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($80,606/yr), ZIP 19129 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 10.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19129?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19129 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,695. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19129 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19129's median rent of $1,695/mo is $270 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19129 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19129 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #110 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,695/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19129?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,695/mo in ZIP 19129. The local median household income is $80,606/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19129?

Rent in ZIP 19129 has decreased 10.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 19129 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19129 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,695/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($80,606/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19129 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19129 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.5% of ZIP 19129 households are renters, while 48.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 19129 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 19129 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19129 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,695/mo, it's $119 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19129 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19129 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,695/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 19129's median household income ($80,606/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19129 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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