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ZIP 19140

Pop. 53,385·Philadelphia County·204th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,330/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$635
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ZIP 19140 · $1,330
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,460
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,460/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
$15,960/yr
At $1,330/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19140 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,385
Median income
$36,226
Median age
37.4
Renters
44.4%
Age distribution
25.3%
22.1%
21.9%
13.9%
16.9%
Under 1825.3%
18–3422.1%
35–5421.9%
55–6413.9%
65+16.9%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
52.9%
43%
White6.5%
Black52.9%
Hispanic43%
Asian1.1%
Education (25+)
26%
41.4%
22.9%
No HS diploma26%
HS diploma41.4%
Some college22.9%
Bachelor's+9.7%
Housing tenure
55.6%
44.4%
Owner55.6%
Renter44.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19140 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$27,006 → $36,226
up 34.1%
Population
54,831 → 53,385
down 2.6%
Renter share
49.6% → 44.4%
-5.2 pts
Bachelor's+
8% → 9.7%
+1.7 pts
Median age
35.5 → 37.4
+1.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $27,006 to $36,226 across the same window, up 34.1% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 54,831 to 53,385 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change. About 44.4% of households rent today, against 49.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19140 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,330/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($36,226/yr), ZIP 19140 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19140?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19140 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,330. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19140 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19140's median rent of $1,330/mo is $635 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19140 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19140 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #204 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,330/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19140?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,330/mo in ZIP 19140. The local median household income is $36,226/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19140?

Rent in ZIP 19140 has increased 1.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19140 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19140 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,330/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the local median household income ($36,226/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19140 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 19140 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.4% of ZIP 19140 households are renters, while 55.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19140 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19140 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19140 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,330/mo, it's $484 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19140 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19140 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
44%
STRETCHED

At $1,330/mo, rent takes ~44% of ZIP 19140's median household income ($36,226/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19140 44%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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