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ZIP 19154

Pop. 33,796·Philadelphia County·87th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,806/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
-$159
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ZIP 19154 · $1,806
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,820
3 BR
$2,180
4 BR+
$2,440
Research median
$1,820/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
$21,672/yr
At $1,806/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19154 (Philadelphia, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,796
Median income
$95,027
Median age
38.9
Renters
19.6%
Age distribution
24.3%
20.6%
27.9%
15.8%
Under 1824.3%
18–3420.6%
35–5427.9%
55–6411.5%
65+15.8%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
75.4%
White75.4%
Black8.5%
Hispanic10.7%
Asian5.2%
Education (25+)
33.3%
29.4%
28.5%
No HS diploma8.9%
HS diploma33.3%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+28.5%
Housing tenure
80.4%
19.6%
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19154 in Philadelphia, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$79,833 → $95,027
up 19.0%
Population
34,803 → 33,796
down 2.9%
Renter share
22.7% → 19.6%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
25.4% → 28.5%
+3.1 pts
Median age
38.3 → 38.9
+0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $79,833 in 2021 to $95,027 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 34,803 to 33,796 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. About 19.6% of households rent today, against 22.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.4% to 28.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19154 covers Philadelphia, PA. The median rent here is $1,806/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($95,027/yr), ZIP 19154 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19154?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19154 (Philadelphia, PA) is $1,806. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19154 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19154's median rent of $1,806/mo is $159 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19154 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19154 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #87 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,806/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19154?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,806/mo in ZIP 19154. The local median household income is $95,027/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19154?

Rent in ZIP 19154 has increased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19154 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19154 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,806/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($95,027/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19154 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19154 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.6% of ZIP 19154 households are renters, while 80.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19154 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19154 compare to the rest of Philadelphia?

ZIP 19154 is more affordable than Philadelphia overall. At $1,806/mo, it's $8 below the Philadelphia citywide median of $1,814/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19154 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19154 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,806/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 19154's median household income ($95,027/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19154 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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