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ZIP 19153

Pop. 13,018·Philadelphia County·152nd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,500/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+15.9%
vs US Median
-$465
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ZIP 19153 · $1,500
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,380
1 BR
$1,500
2 BR
$1,790
3 BR
$2,150
4 BR+
$2,400
Research median
$1,790/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
$18,000/yr
At $1,500/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +15.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19153 (Philadelphia, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,018
Median income
$55,213
Median age
38.5
Renters
47.7%
Age distribution
21.7%
23.3%
24.1%
19.9%
Under 1821.7%
18–3423.3%
35–5424.1%
55–6411%
65+19.9%
Gender
44.1%
55.9%
Male44.1%
Female55.9%
Race & ethnicity
75.9%
White10.5%
Black75.9%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian3.2%
Other6.5%
Education (25+)
32.7%
28.9%
28.1%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+28.1%
Housing tenure
52.3%
47.7%
Owner52.3%
Renter47.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19153 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,830 → $55,213
down 4.5%
Population
12,810 → 13,018
up 1.6%
Renter share
48.6% → 47.7%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
26.2% → 28.1%
+1.9 pts

Household income in the area moved from $57,830 to $55,213 across the same window, down 4.5% versus 2021. The population has grown by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 12,810 residents to roughly 13,018.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19153 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,500/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,790/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($55,213/yr), ZIP 19153 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19153?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19153 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,500. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19153 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19153's median rent of $1,500/mo is $465 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19153 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19153 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #152 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,500/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19153?

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 $1,500/mo in ZIP 19153. The local median household income is $55,213/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19153?

Rent in ZIP 19153 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 19153 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19153 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,500/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($55,213/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19153 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 19153 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.7% of ZIP 19153 households are renters, while 52.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19153 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19153 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19153 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,500/mo, it's $314 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19153 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19153 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,500/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 19153's median household income ($55,213/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19153 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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