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ZIP 19144

Pop. 50,580·Philadelphia County·148th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,511/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$454
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ZIP 19144 · $1,511
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$1,940
4 BR+
$2,170
Research median
$1,620/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
$18,132/yr
At $1,511/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19144 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,580
Median income
$53,161
Median age
34.7
Renters
62.8%
Age distribution
21.3%
29.3%
23%
15.1%
Under 1821.3%
18–3429.3%
35–5423%
55–6411.3%
65+15.1%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
21.1%
68.5%
White21.1%
Black68.5%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian1.5%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
27.3%
27.2%
36.7%
No HS diploma8.9%
HS diploma27.3%
Some college27.2%
Bachelor's+36.7%
Housing tenure
37.2%
62.8%
Owner37.2%
Renter62.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19144 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,150 → $1,511
up 31.4%
Income
$37,322 → $53,161
up 42.4%
Population
46,854 → 50,580
up 8.0%
Renter share
63.7% → 62.8%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
33.2% → 36.7%
+3.5 pts
Median age
33.5 → 34.7
+1.2 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 19144 in Philadelphia, PA has shifted from $1,150 to $1,511, up 31.4% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $53,161 today, compared with $37,322 five years earlier. 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 19144 in Philadelphia, PA adding about 3,726 residents over the five-year window, up 8.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.2% to 36.7% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19144 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,511/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($53,161/yr), ZIP 19144 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19144?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19144 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,511. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19144 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19144's median rent of $1,511/mo is $454 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19144 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19144 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #148 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,511/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19144?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,511/mo in ZIP 19144. The local median household income is $53,161/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19144?

Rent in ZIP 19144 has increased 4.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19144 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19144 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,511/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($53,161/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19144 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 19144 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.8% of ZIP 19144 households are renters, while 37.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 19144 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 19144 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19144 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,511/mo, it's $303 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19144 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19144 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,511/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 19144's median household income ($53,161/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19144 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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