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ZIP 19143

Pop. 62,572·Philadelphia County·146th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,523/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.0%
Month-over-Month
+4.7%
vs US Median
-$442
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ZIP 19143 · $1,523
More affordable than 72% 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
$18,276/yr
At $1,523/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, +4.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19143 (Philadelphia, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 30.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
62,572
Median income
$43,244
Median age
33.7
Renters
53.3%
Age distribution
22%
30.3%
25.6%
12.5%
Under 1822%
18–3430.3%
35–5425.6%
55–649.6%
65+12.5%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
15.2%
73.3%
White15.2%
Black73.3%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian2.9%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
35.8%
26.3%
30.1%
No HS diploma7.9%
HS diploma35.8%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+30.1%
Housing tenure
46.7%
53.3%
Owner46.7%
Renter53.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19143 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,162 → $1,523
up 31.1%
Income
$38,928 → $43,244
up 11.1%
Population
63,861 → 62,572
down 2.0%
Renter share
51.2% → 53.3%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
28.7% → 30.1%
+1.4 pts
Median age
33.1 → 33.7
+0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 19143 in Philadelphia, PA has increased from $1,162 to $1,523, a 31.1% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19143 in Philadelphia, PA now reports about $43,244, up from $38,928 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 63,861 residents to roughly 62,572. Renters now make up 53.3% of households, compared with 51.2% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 19143 in Philadelphia, PA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19143 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,523/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 42% of local median household income ($43,244/yr), ZIP 19143 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19143?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19143 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,523. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19143 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19143's median rent of $1,523/mo is $442 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19143 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19143 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #146 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,523/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19143?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,523/mo in ZIP 19143. The local median household income is $43,244/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19143?

Rent in ZIP 19143 has increased 4.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19143 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19143 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,523/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($43,244/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19143 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 19143 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.3% of ZIP 19143 households are renters, while 46.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 19143 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 19143 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19143 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,523/mo, it's $291 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19143 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19143 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $1,523/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 19143's median household income ($43,244/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19143 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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