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ZIP 19131

Pop. 43,776·Philadelphia County·113th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,683/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$282
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ZIP 19131 · $1,683
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,390
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,800
3 BR
$2,160
4 BR+
$2,410
Research median
$1,800/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
$20,196/yr
At $1,683/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.8% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19131 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,776
Median income
$48,393
Median age
33.8
Renters
55.6%
Age distribution
20.1%
31.5%
19.4%
12.1%
16.9%
Under 1820.1%
18–3431.5%
35–5419.4%
55–6412.1%
65+16.9%
Gender
44.5%
55.5%
Male44.5%
Female55.5%
Race & ethnicity
79.2%
White11.2%
Black79.2%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian3.2%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
32.9%
28.7%
30.6%
No HS diploma7.8%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college28.7%
Bachelor's+30.6%
Housing tenure
44.4%
55.6%
Owner44.4%
Renter55.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19131 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,284 → $1,683
up 31.1%
Income
$42,309 → $48,393
up 14.4%
Population
44,791 → 43,776
down 2.3%
Renter share
52.6% → 55.6%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
32.1% → 30.6%
-1.5 pts

Rent in ZIP 19131 in Philadelphia, PA has climbed 31.1% since 2021, going from about $1,284 per month to roughly $1,683 today. Census figures show median household income at $48,393 today, compared with $42,309 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 16.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 44,791 to 43,776 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. About 55.6% of households rent today, against 52.6% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19131 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,683/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($48,393/yr), ZIP 19131 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19131?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19131 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,683. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19131 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19131's median rent of $1,683/mo is $282 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19131 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19131 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #113 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,683/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19131?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,683/mo in ZIP 19131. The local median household income is $48,393/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19131?

Rent in ZIP 19131 has increased 8.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19131 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19131 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,683/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($48,393/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19131 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 19131 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.6% of ZIP 19131 households are renters, while 44.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 19131 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 19131 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19131 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,683/mo, it's $131 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19131 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19131 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $1,683/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 19131's median household income ($48,393/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19131 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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