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ZIP 19142

Pop. 28,829·Philadelphia County·189th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,381/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$584
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ZIP 19142 · $1,381
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,280
2 BR
$1,520
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$2,030
Research median
$1,520/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
$16,572/yr
At $1,381/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.1% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19142 (Philadelphia, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,829
Median income
$38,376
Median age
33.9
Renters
54.1%
Age distribution
27.2%
24.5%
29%
Under 1827.2%
18–3424.5%
35–5429%
55–6410.6%
65+8.6%
Gender
45%
55%
Male45%
Female55%
Race & ethnicity
77.8%
White4.3%
Black77.8%
Hispanic7.2%
Asian7.4%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
18.6%
40.8%
28.4%
12.2%
No HS diploma18.6%
HS diploma40.8%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+12.2%
Housing tenure
45.9%
54.1%
Owner45.9%
Renter54.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19142 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,621 → $38,376
up 2.0%
Population
29,993 → 28,829
down 3.9%
Renter share
53.3% → 54.1%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
12.1% → 12.2%
+0.1 pts
Median age
32.7 → 33.9
+1.2 yrs

Median household income grew from $37,621 to $38,376 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% shift. Headcount in the area went from 29,993 to 28,829 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.9% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19142 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,381/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($38,376/yr), ZIP 19142 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19142?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19142 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,381. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19142 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19142's median rent of $1,381/mo is $584 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19142 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19142 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #189 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,381/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19142?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,381/mo in ZIP 19142. The local median household income is $38,376/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19142?

Rent in ZIP 19142 has decreased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 19142 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19142 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,381/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($38,376/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19142 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 19142 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.1% of ZIP 19142 households are renters, while 45.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 19142 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 19142 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19142 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,381/mo, it's $433 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19142 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19142 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $1,381/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 19142's median household income ($38,376/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19142 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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