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ZIP 19132

Pop. 33,006·Philadelphia County·180th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,420/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$545
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ZIP 19132 · $1,420
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$1,900
Research median
$1,420/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
$17,040/yr
At $1,420/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.1% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19132 (Philadelphia, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,006
Median income
$32,823
Median age
38.4
Renters
51.1%
Age distribution
23.2%
22.7%
22.3%
15.3%
16.5%
Under 1823.2%
18–3422.7%
35–5422.3%
55–6415.3%
65+16.5%
Gender
45.9%
54.1%
Male45.9%
Female54.1%
Race & ethnicity
87.6%
White4.5%
Black87.6%
Hispanic4.6%
Asian1.1%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
17.3%
40.7%
28.4%
13.6%
No HS diploma17.3%
HS diploma40.7%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+13.6%
Housing tenure
48.9%
51.1%
Owner48.9%
Renter51.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19132 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,051 → $1,420
up 35.1%
Income
$26,041 → $32,823
up 26.0%
Population
32,802 → 33,006
up 0.6%
Renter share
50% → 51.1%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
11.7% → 13.6%
+1.9 pts
Median age
40.1 → 38.4
-1.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 19132 in Philadelphia, PA has increased from $1,051 to $1,420, a 35.1% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $26,041 in 2021 to $32,823 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 19132 in Philadelphia, PA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19132 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,420/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 52% of local median household income ($32,823/yr), ZIP 19132 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19132?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19132 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,420. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19132 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19132's median rent of $1,420/mo is $545 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19132 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19132 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #180 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,420/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19132?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,420/mo in ZIP 19132. The local median household income is $32,823/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19132?

Rent in ZIP 19132 has increased 4.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19132 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19132 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,420/mo, rent takes approximately 52% of the local median household income ($32,823/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19132 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 19132 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.1% of ZIP 19132 households are renters, while 48.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 19132 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 19132 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19132 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,420/mo, it's $394 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19132 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19132 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
52%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,420/mo, rent takes ~52% of ZIP 19132's median household income ($32,823/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19132 52%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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