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ZIP 19134

Pop. 53,594·Philadelphia County·165th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,452/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$513
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ZIP 19134 · $1,452
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$1,830
4 BR+
$2,050
Research median
$1,530/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
$17,424/yr
At $1,452/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.4% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19134 (Philadelphia, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,594
Median income
$44,066
Median age
34.5
Renters
45.7%
Age distribution
24%
27%
25.4%
12.3%
Under 1824%
18–3427%
35–5425.4%
55–6412.3%
65+11.2%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
35.3%
16.5%
49.5%
White35.3%
Black16.5%
Hispanic49.5%
Asian1.4%
Education (25+)
21.9%
35.9%
21.8%
20.5%
No HS diploma21.9%
HS diploma35.9%
Some college21.8%
Bachelor's+20.5%
Housing tenure
54.3%
45.7%
Owner54.3%
Renter45.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19134 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,117 → $1,452
up 30.0%
Income
$37,821 → $44,066
up 16.5%
Population
59,590 → 53,594
down 10.1%
Renter share
44.8% → 45.7%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
15% → 20.5%
+5.5 pts
Median age
32.1 → 34.5
+2.4 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 19134 in Philadelphia, PA paid around $1,117 a month. That figure now sits near $1,452, up 30.0% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $37,821 to $44,066 across the same window, up 16.5% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 19134 in Philadelphia, PA losing about 5,996 residents over the five-year window, down 10.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 15% to 20.5% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 19134 in Philadelphia, PA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19134 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,452/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($44,066/yr), ZIP 19134 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19134?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19134 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,452. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19134 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19134's median rent of $1,452/mo is $513 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19134 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19134 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #165 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,452/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19134?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,452/mo in ZIP 19134. The local median household income is $44,066/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19134?

Rent in ZIP 19134 has increased 11.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19134 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19134 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,452/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($44,066/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19134 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 19134 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.7% of ZIP 19134 households are renters, while 54.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19134 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19134 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19134 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,452/mo, it's $362 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19134 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19134 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,452/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 19134's median household income ($44,066/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19134 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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