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ZIP 19149

Pop. 56,914·Philadelphia County·137th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,589/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
-$376
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ZIP 19149 · $1,589
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,810
3 BR
$2,170
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,810/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
$19,068/yr
At $1,589/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19149 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
56,914
Median income
$58,496
Median age
34.8
Renters
43.4%
Age distribution
27.3%
23.1%
26.8%
12.1%
Under 1827.3%
18–3423.1%
35–5426.8%
55–6412.1%
65+10.7%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
24.6%
23.6%
28%
18.9%
White24.6%
Black23.6%
Hispanic28%
Asian18.9%
Other5%
Education (25+)
24.9%
37.7%
21.3%
16.1%
No HS diploma24.9%
HS diploma37.7%
Some college21.3%
Bachelor's+16.1%
Housing tenure
56.6%
43.4%
Owner56.6%
Renter43.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19149 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,592 → $58,496
up 15.6%
Population
59,899 → 56,914
down 5.0%
Renter share
42.1% → 43.4%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
13.4% → 16.1%
+2.7 pts
Median age
33.1 → 34.8
+1.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $58,496 today, compared with $50,592 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 5.0% since 2021, moving from about 59,899 residents to roughly 56,914. College-educated residents now make up 16.1% of adults here, versus 13.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19149 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,589/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($58,496/yr), ZIP 19149 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19149?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19149 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,589. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19149 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19149's median rent of $1,589/mo is $376 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19149 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19149 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #137 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,589/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19149?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,589/mo in ZIP 19149. The local median household income is $58,496/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19149?

Rent in ZIP 19149 has increased 2.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19149 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19149 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,589/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($58,496/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19149 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 19149 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.4% of ZIP 19149 households are renters, while 56.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19149 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19149 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19149 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,589/mo, it's $225 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19149 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19149 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,589/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 19149's median household income ($58,496/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19149 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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