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ZIP 19148

Pop. 50,400·Philadelphia County·103rd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,718/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$247
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ZIP 19148 · $1,718
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,580
2 BR
$1,880
3 BR
$2,250
4 BR+
$2,520
Research median
$1,880/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
$20,616/yr
At $1,718/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19148 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 40.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,400
Median income
$82,605
Median age
37.1
Renters
34.2%
Age distribution
22%
22.8%
30.7%
14.8%
Under 1822%
18–3422.8%
35–5430.7%
55–649.8%
65+14.8%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
55.2%
18.4%
19.8%
White55.2%
Black4.3%
Hispanic18.4%
Asian19.8%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
15.8%
25%
18.5%
40.7%
No HS diploma15.8%
HS diploma25%
Some college18.5%
Bachelor's+40.7%
Housing tenure
65.8%
34.2%
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19148 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,360 → $1,718
up 26.3%
Income
$63,497 → $82,605
up 30.1%
Population
51,010 → 50,400
down 1.2%
Renter share
35% → 34.2%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
33.1% → 40.7%
+7.6 pts

Rent in ZIP 19148 in Philadelphia, PA has increased 26.3% since 2021, going from about $1,360 per month to roughly $1,718 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19148 in Philadelphia, PA now reports about $82,605, up from $63,497 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 3.8 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 51,010 to 50,400 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 33.1% to 40.7%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 19148 in Philadelphia, PA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19148 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,718/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($82,605/yr), ZIP 19148 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19148?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19148 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,718. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19148 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19148's median rent of $1,718/mo is $247 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19148 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19148 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #103 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,718/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19148?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,718/mo in ZIP 19148. The local median household income is $82,605/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19148?

Rent in ZIP 19148 has increased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19148 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19148 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,718/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($82,605/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19148 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19148 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.2% of ZIP 19148 households are renters, while 65.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19148 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19148 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19148 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,718/mo, it's $96 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19148 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19148 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
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At $1,718/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 19148's median household income ($82,605/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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