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ZIP 19355

Part of Malvern, PA
Pop. 29,425·Chester County·24th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,299/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$334
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ZIP 19355 · $2,299
More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,890
1 BR
$2,060
2 BR
$2,450
3 BR
$2,940
4 BR+
$3,280
Research median
$2,450/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
$27,588/yr
At $2,299/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyChester County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19355 (Malvern, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 74.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,425
Median income
$169,417
Median age
42
Renters
26.5%
Age distribution
23.7%
16.5%
28%
14.9%
16.8%
Under 1823.7%
18–3416.5%
35–5428%
55–6414.9%
65+16.8%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
72.6%
16.9%
White72.6%
Black3.2%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian16.9%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
13.3%
74.8%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma9%
Some college13.3%
Bachelor's+74.8%
Housing tenure
73.5%
26.5%
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19355 in Malvern, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,730 → $2,299
up 32.9%
Income
$143,969 → $169,417
up 17.7%
Population
28,188 → 29,425
up 4.4%
Renter share
25.3% → 26.5%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
71.8% → 74.8%
+3.0 pts
Median age
40.5 → 42
+1.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 19355 in Malvern, PA has shifted from $1,730 to $2,299, up 32.9% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $143,969 in 2021 to $169,417 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 19355 in Malvern, PA adding about 1,237 residents over the five-year window, up 4.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 71.8% to 74.8% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 19355 in Malvern, PA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19355 covers Malvern, PA. The median rent here is $2,299/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,450/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($169,417/yr), ZIP 19355 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19355?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19355 (Malvern, PA) is $2,299. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19355 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19355's median rent of $2,299/mo is $334 (17%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19355 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19355 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #24 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $2,299/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19355?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,299/mo in ZIP 19355. The local median household income is $169,417/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19355?

Rent in ZIP 19355 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 19355 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19355 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,299/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($169,417/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19355 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19355 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.5% of ZIP 19355 households are renters, while 73.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19355 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19355 compare to the rest of Malvern?

ZIP 19355 is more affordable than Malvern overall. At $2,299/mo, it's $9 below the Malvern citywide median of $2,308/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19355 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19355 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,299/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 19355's median household income ($169,417/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19355 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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