ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 19151

Part of Philadelphia, PA

Pop. 33,267·Philadelphia County·156th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,491/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$441

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 19151 · $1,491

More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,130

1 BR

$1,230

2 BR

$1,460

3 BR

$1,750

4 BR+

$1,950

Research median

$1,460/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 19151 is 0.3% below its high of $1,495 in July 2026, at $1,491 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 19151 changed +7.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($54,634) is $1,366 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,230); a 2-bedroom is $1,460.

Rank in Philadelphia

13th cheapest of 43 ZIP codes in Philadelphia.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 19036, 6 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,310/mo), about $2,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19151. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,892/yr

At $1,491/mo median

Location

CityPhiladelphia

StatePA

CountyPhiladelphia County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.8% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19151 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

33,267

Median income

$54,634

Median age

34.7

Renters

39.9%

Age distribution

25.7%

24.6%

25.6%

13.1%

Under 1825.7%

18–3424.6%

35–5425.6%

55–6411%

65+13.1%

Gender

47.9%

52.1%

Male47.9%

Female52.1%

Race & ethnicity

86.7%

White7.9%

Black86.7%

Hispanic4%

Asian0.6%

Other0.8%

Education (25+)

28.1%

36%

28.6%

No HS diploma7.4%

HS diploma28.1%

Some college36%

Bachelor's+28.6%

Housing tenure

60.1%

39.9%

Owner60.1%

Renter39.9%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 19151 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,184 → $1,491

up 25.9%

Income

$49,337 → $54,634

up 10.7%

Population

31,815 → 33,267

up 4.6%

Renter share

36.1% → 39.9%

+3.8 pts

Bachelor's+

26.1% → 28.6%

+2.5 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 19151 in Philadelphia, PA has shifted from $1,184 to $1,491, up 25.9% since 2022. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $49,337 in 2021 to $54,634 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 19151 in Philadelphia, PA adding about 1,452 residents over the five-year window, up 4.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 36.1% to 39.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.1% to 28.6% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 19151 in Philadelphia, PA market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19151 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,491/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($54,634/yr), ZIP 19151 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19151?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,491/mo in ZIP 19151. The local median household income is $54,634/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19151?

Rent in ZIP 19151 has risen 7.8% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.3% below its high of $1,495 in July 2026.

How does ZIP 19151 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19151 is in the middle among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #156 of 261 at $1,491/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19151 changed +7.8%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.