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ZIP 19135

Pop. 33,803·Philadelphia County·156th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,488/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
+5.0%
vs US Median
-$477
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ZIP 19135 · $1,488
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,160
Research median
$1,610/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
$17,856/yr
At $1,488/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +5.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19135 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,803
Median income
$53,138
Median age
34
Renters
36.8%
Age distribution
27.9%
23.3%
22%
14.5%
12.3%
Under 1827.9%
18–3423.3%
35–5422%
55–6414.5%
65+12.3%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
41%
23.8%
31.2%
White41%
Black23.8%
Hispanic31.2%
Asian4.6%
Education (25+)
17.6%
41.2%
24.7%
16.6%
No HS diploma17.6%
HS diploma41.2%
Some college24.7%
Bachelor's+16.6%
Housing tenure
63.2%
36.8%
Owner63.2%
Renter36.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19135 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,311 → $53,138
up 14.7%
Population
36,304 → 33,803
down 6.9%
Renter share
40.3% → 36.8%
-3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
14.5% → 16.6%
+2.1 pts
Median age
32.5 → 34
+1.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $46,311 in 2021 to $53,138 more recently. The population has contracted by 6.9% since 2021, moving from about 36,304 residents to roughly 33,803. Renters now make up 36.8% of households, compared with 40.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 16.6% of adults here, versus 14.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19135 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,488/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($53,138/yr), ZIP 19135 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19135?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19135 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,488. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19135 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19135's median rent of $1,488/mo is $477 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19135 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19135 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #156 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,488/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19135?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,488/mo in ZIP 19135. The local median household income is $53,138/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19135?

Rent in ZIP 19135 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19135 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19135 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,488/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($53,138/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19135 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 19135 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.8% of ZIP 19135 households are renters, while 63.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19135 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19135 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19135 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,488/mo, it's $326 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19135 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19135 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,488/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 19135's median household income ($53,138/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19135 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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