ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 19348

Part of Kennett Square, PA

Pop. 23,621·Chester County·17th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$2,330/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.9%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

+$398

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 19348 · $2,330

More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,320

1 BR

$1,440

2 BR

$1,710

3 BR

$2,050

4 BR+

$2,290

Research median

$1,710/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: September 25, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 19348 changed +2.9% over the year to August 2026. Across the 206 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.5%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($123,526) is $3,088 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,290).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 19320, 9 miles away, rents for 33% less ($1,564/mo), about $9,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19348. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$27,960/yr

At $2,330/mo median

Location

CityKennett Square

StatePA

CountyChester County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19348 (Kennett Square, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 55.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

23,621

Median income

$123,526

Median age

43.9

Renters

28.8%

Age distribution

21.9%

18.3%

22.7%

14.1%

23%

Under 1821.9%

18–3418.3%

35–5422.7%

55–6414.1%

65+23%

Gender

51.2%

48.8%

Male51.2%

Female48.8%

Race & ethnicity

74.6%

22.8%

White74.6%

Black1.9%

Hispanic22.8%

Asian2.4%

Education (25+)

17.9%

16.6%

55.4%

No HS diploma10.1%

HS diploma17.9%

Some college16.6%

Bachelor's+55.4%

Housing tenure

71.2%

28.8%

Owner71.2%

Renter28.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19348 in Kennett Square, PA has changed in 5 years

Income

$103,075 → $123,526

up 19.8%

Population

23,075 → 23,621

up 2.4%

Renter share

30.1% → 28.8%

-1.3 pts

Bachelor's+

54.5% → 55.4%

+0.9 pts

Median age

45.4 → 43.9

-1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $103,075 to $123,526 across the same window, up 19.8% versus 2021. The population has grown by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 23,075 residents to roughly 23,621.

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About renting in ZIP 19348

Last updated: September 25, 2026

ZIP code 19348 covers Kennett Square, PA. The median rent here is $2,330/mo as of September 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($123,526/yr), ZIP 19348 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19348?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (about $45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,330/mo in ZIP 19348. The local median household income is $123,526/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19348?

Rent in ZIP 19348 has risen 2.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 19348 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19348 is one of the pricier among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #17 of 263 at $2,330/mo. Over the year to August 2026, rent in ZIP 19348 changed +2.9%, against a typical +3.5% across the 206 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.