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ZIP 19138

Pop. 30,821·Philadelphia County·115th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,673/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$292
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ZIP 19138 · $1,673
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$1,870
4 BR+
$2,090
Research median
$1,560/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
$20,076/yr
At $1,673/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.6% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19138 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,821
Median income
$57,744
Median age
39.6
Renters
29.1%
Age distribution
23.6%
20%
27.9%
16.7%
Under 1823.6%
18–3420%
35–5427.9%
55–6411.7%
65+16.7%
Gender
44.6%
55.4%
Male44.6%
Female55.4%
Race & ethnicity
92.3%
White2.4%
Black92.3%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian0.9%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
35.5%
34.2%
19.5%
No HS diploma10.7%
HS diploma35.5%
Some college34.2%
Bachelor's+19.5%
Housing tenure
70.9%
29.1%
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19138 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,455 → $57,744
up 29.9%
Population
33,197 → 30,821
down 7.2%
Renter share
37.4% → 29.1%
-8.3 pts
Bachelor's+
16.3% → 19.5%
+3.2 pts
Median age
36.5 → 39.6
+3.1 yrs

Median household income rose from $44,455 to $57,744 between 2021 and 2024, a 29.9% shift. The population has contracted by 7.2% since 2021, moving from about 33,197 residents to roughly 30,821. Renters now make up 29.1% of households, compared with 37.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 19.5% of adults here, versus 16.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19138 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,673/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($57,744/yr), ZIP 19138 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19138?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19138 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,673. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19138 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19138's median rent of $1,673/mo is $292 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19138 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19138 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #115 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,673/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19138?

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 $1,673/mo in ZIP 19138. The local median household income is $57,744/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19138?

Rent in ZIP 19138 has increased 9.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19138 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19138 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,673/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($57,744/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19138 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 19138 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.1% of ZIP 19138 households are renters, while 70.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19138 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19138 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19138 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,673/mo, it's $141 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19138 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19138 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,673/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 19138's median household income ($57,744/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19138 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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