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ZIP 19146

Pop. 41,058·Philadelphia County·48th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,063/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$98
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ZIP 19146 · $2,063
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,960
2 BR
$2,330
3 BR
$2,790
4 BR+
$3,120
Research median
$2,330/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
$24,756/yr
At $2,063/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.2% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19146 (Philadelphia, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 66.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,058
Median income
$103,059
Median age
32.8
Renters
48.8%
Age distribution
16.5%
41.9%
25.1%
Under 1816.5%
18–3441.9%
35–5425.1%
55–648.4%
65+8.1%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
54%
28.3%
White54%
Black28.3%
Hispanic8.2%
Asian6.9%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
12.4%
16.4%
66.1%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma12.4%
Some college16.4%
Bachelor's+66.1%
Housing tenure
51.2%
48.8%
Owner51.2%
Renter48.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19146 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,590 → $2,063
up 29.7%
Income
$86,372 → $103,059
up 19.3%
Population
40,983 → 41,058
up 0.2%
Renter share
47% → 48.8%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
57.7% → 66.1%
+8.4 pts
Median age
33.3 → 32.8
-0.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 19146 in Philadelphia, PA stood at $1,590 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,063, reflecting a 29.7% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $86,372 to $103,059 across the same window, up 19.3% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 48.8% of households, compared with 47% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 66.1% of adults here, versus 57.7% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 19146 in Philadelphia, PA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19146 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $2,063/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,330/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($103,059/yr), ZIP 19146 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19146?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19146 (Philadelphia, PA) is $2,063. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19146 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19146's median rent of $2,063/mo is $98 (5%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19146 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19146 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #48 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $2,063/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19146?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,063/mo in ZIP 19146. The local median household income is $103,059/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19146?

Rent in ZIP 19146 has increased 8.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19146 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19146 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,063/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($103,059/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19146 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19146 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.8% of ZIP 19146 households are renters, while 51.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19146 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19146 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19146 is pricier than Philadelphia as a whole. At $2,063/mo, it's $249 above the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19146 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19146 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,063/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 19146's median household income ($103,059/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19146 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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