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ZIP 19137

Pop. 8,026·Philadelphia County·130th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,590/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.5%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$375
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 19137 · $1,590
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$1,910
4 BR+
$2,130
Research median
$1,590/mo

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

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$19,080/yr
At $1,590/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.5% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19137 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,026
Median income
$76,739
Median age
40.8
Renters
12.2%
Age distribution
22.3%
18.5%
26.2%
17.1%
16%
Under 1822.3%
18–3418.5%
35–5426.2%
55–6417.1%
65+16%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
84.7%
White84.7%
Black3.8%
Hispanic11.1%
Asian0.6%
Education (25+)
12.4%
37.5%
23.6%
26.5%
No HS diploma12.4%
HS diploma37.5%
Some college23.6%
Bachelor's+26.5%
Housing tenure
87.8%
12.2%
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19137 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,034 → $76,739
up 47.5%
Population
8,470 → 8,026
down 5.2%
Renter share
19.5% → 12.2%
-7.3 pts
Bachelor's+
19.1% → 26.5%
+7.4 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19137 in Philadelphia, PA now reports about $76,739, up from $52,034 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 19137 in Philadelphia, PA losing about 444 residents over the five-year window, down 5.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 19.5% to 12.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 19.1% to 26.5% across the same window.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 19137 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,590/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($76,739/yr), ZIP 19137 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19137?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19137 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,590. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19137 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19137's median rent of $1,590/mo is $375 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19137 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19137 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #130 out of 290 ZIPs at $1,590/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19137?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,590/mo in ZIP 19137. The local median household income is $76,739/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19137?

Rent in ZIP 19137 has decreased 2.5% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 19137 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19137 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,590/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($76,739/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19137 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19137 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.2% of ZIP 19137 households are renters, while 87.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19137 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19137 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19137 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,590/mo, it's $224 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19137 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19137 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,590/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 19137's median household income ($76,739/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19137 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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