ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 19141

Pop. 32,385·Philadelphia County·228th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,206/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$726
Reported rents
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ZIP 19141 · $1,206
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,370
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,370/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 19141 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 19141 changed +5.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($43,998) is $1,100 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,060); a 1-bedroom is $1,150.

Rank in Philadelphia

1st cheapest of 43 ZIP codes in Philadelphia.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19141. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$14,472/yr
At $1,206/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.0% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19141 (Philadelphia, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,385
Median income
$43,998
Median age
40.5
Renters
50.3%
Age distribution
21.6%
22.4%
21.1%
12.9%
22%
Under 1821.6%
18–3422.4%
35–5421.1%
55–6412.9%
65+22%
Gender
42.2%
57.8%
Male42.2%
Female57.8%
Race & ethnicity
86.2%
White3.9%
Black86.2%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian2.6%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
14.5%
40.2%
28.7%
16.6%
No HS diploma14.5%
HS diploma40.2%
Some college28.7%
Bachelor's+16.6%
Housing tenure
49.7%
50.3%
Owner49.7%
Renter50.3%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 19141 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$978 → $1,206
up 23.3%
Income
$34,651 → $43,998
up 27.0%
Population
33,641 → 32,385
down 3.7%
Renter share
49.1% → 50.3%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
14.1% → 16.6%
+2.5 pts
Median age
36.9 → 40.5
+3.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 19141 in Philadelphia, PA paid around $978 a month. That figure now sits near $1,206, up 23.3% from the 2022 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $34,651 in 2021 to $43,998 more recently. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 19141 in Philadelphia, PA losing about 1,256 residents over the five-year window, down 3.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 14.1% to 16.6% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 19141 in Philadelphia, PA market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19141 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,206/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($43,998/yr), ZIP 19141 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19141?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (about $23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,206/mo in ZIP 19141. The local median household income is $43,998/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19141?

Rent in ZIP 19141 has risen 5.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

How does ZIP 19141 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19141 is one of the more affordable among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #228 of 261 at $1,206/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19141 changed +5.1%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 19141 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

At $1,206/mo, ZIP 19141 is $551 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,757/mo. It is the 1st cheapest of 43 ZIP codes in Philadelphia.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,206/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 19141's median household income ($43,998/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19141 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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