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ZIP 19139

Pop. 43,090·Philadelphia County·164th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,456/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$509
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ZIP 19139 · $1,456
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$1,800
4 BR+
$2,010
Research median
$1,500/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
$17,472/yr
At $1,456/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.4% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19139 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,090
Median income
$40,947
Median age
33.7
Renters
61.2%
Age distribution
21.7%
30.8%
21.7%
14.4%
Under 1821.7%
18–3430.8%
35–5421.7%
55–6411.4%
65+14.4%
Gender
43.9%
56.1%
Male43.9%
Female56.1%
Race & ethnicity
83.2%
White7.3%
Black83.2%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian2.8%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
13.9%
35.4%
27.4%
23.3%
No HS diploma13.9%
HS diploma35.4%
Some college27.4%
Bachelor's+23.3%
Housing tenure
38.8%
61.2%
Owner38.8%
Renter61.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19139 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,176 → $1,456
up 23.8%
Income
$32,531 → $40,947
up 25.9%
Population
45,642 → 43,090
down 5.6%
Renter share
59.5% → 61.2%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
18.3% → 23.3%
+5.0 pts
Median age
33 → 33.7
+0.7 yrs

Rent in ZIP 19139 in Philadelphia, PA has increased 23.8% since 2021, going from about $1,176 per month to roughly $1,456 today. Household income in the area moved from $32,531 to $40,947 across the same window, up 25.9% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 45,642 to 43,090 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.6% change. About 61.2% of households rent today, against 59.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 18.3% to 23.3%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 19139 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 19139 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,456/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($40,947/yr), ZIP 19139 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19139?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19139 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,456. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19139 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19139's median rent of $1,456/mo is $509 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19139 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19139 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #164 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,456/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19139?

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 $1,456/mo in ZIP 19139. The local median household income is $40,947/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19139?

Rent in ZIP 19139 has increased 4.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19139 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19139 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,456/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($40,947/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19139 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 19139 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.2% of ZIP 19139 households are renters, while 38.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 19139 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 19139 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19139 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,456/mo, it's $358 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19139 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19139 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $1,456/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 19139's median household income ($40,947/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19139 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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