ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 19130

Part of Philadelphia, PA

Pop. 30,116·Philadelphia County·62nd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,945/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.2%

Month-over-Month

-0.1%

vs US Median

+$13

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 19130 · $1,945

More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,940

1 BR

$2,110

2 BR

$2,510

3 BR

$3,010

4 BR+

$3,360

Research median

$2,510/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

November. Asking rents in ZIP 19130 usually run 1.2% below trend in November and 1% above it in June, about $43 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 19130 is 0.1% below its high of $1,947 in August 2026, at $1,945 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 19130 changed +2.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 19130 rose 12.6% while median household income rose 32.9% ($84,308 to $112,037). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 19130 is 16.5% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($112,037) is $2,801 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,510); a 3-bedroom is $3,010.

Rank in Philadelphia

34th cheapest of 43 ZIP codes in Philadelphia.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 19121, 1 mile away, rents for 12% less ($1,715/mo), about $2,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19130. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,340/yr

At $1,945/mo median

Location

CityPhiladelphia

StatePA

CountyPhiladelphia County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.2% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19130 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 80.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

30,116

Median income

$112,037

Median age

32.9

Renters

62.5%

Age distribution

45.1%

21.2%

14.5%

Under 1811.3%

18–3445.1%

35–5421.2%

55–647.8%

65+14.5%

Gender

46.9%

53.1%

Male46.9%

Female53.1%

Race & ethnicity

72.2%

White72.2%

Black10.3%

Hispanic7.6%

Asian7%

Other2.9%

Education (25+)

80.6%

No HS diploma2.3%

HS diploma7.6%

Some college9.5%

Bachelor's+80.6%

Housing tenure

37.5%

62.5%

Owner37.5%

Renter62.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19130 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,621 → $1,945

up 20.0%

Income

$92,097 → $112,037

up 21.7%

Population

29,378 → 30,116

up 2.5%

Renter share

61.8% → 62.5%

+0.7 pts

Bachelor's+

77.4% → 80.6%

+3.2 pts

Median age

33.5 → 32.9

-0.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 19130 in Philadelphia, PA paid around $1,621 a month. That figure now sits near $1,945, up 20.0% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19130 in Philadelphia, PA now reports about $112,037, up from $92,097 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 19130 in Philadelphia, PA adding about 738 residents over the five-year window, up 2.5% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 77.4% to 80.6% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 19130 in Philadelphia, PA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19130 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,945/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($112,037/yr), ZIP 19130 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19130?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,945/mo in ZIP 19130. The local median household income is $112,037/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19130?

Rent in ZIP 19130 has risen 2.2% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.1% below its high of $1,947 in August 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 19130?

Asking rents in ZIP 19130 are usually lowest in November, about 1.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $43 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 19130?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 19130 rose 12.6% while median household income rose 32.9%, from $84,308 to $112,037. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 19130 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19130 is one of the pricier among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #62 of 261 at $1,945/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19130 changed +2.2%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.