ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 19401

Part of Norristown, PA

Pop. 43,359·Montgomery County·116th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,642/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$290

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ZIP 19401 · $1,642

More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Studio

$1,460

1 BR

$1,590

2 BR

$1,890

3 BR

$2,270

4 BR+

$2,530

Research median

$1,890/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

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 19401 usually run 0.7% below trend in December and 0.9% above it in August, about $26 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 19401 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 19401 changed +5.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 19401 rose 44.6% while median household income rose 30.2% ($53,696 to $69,908). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 19401 is 49% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($69,908) is $1,748 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,590); a 2-bedroom is $1,890.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19401. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,704/yr

At $1,642/mo median

Location

CityNorristown

StatePA

CountyMontgomery County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19401 (Norristown, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

43,359

Median income

$69,908

Median age

35.7

Renters

54.8%

Age distribution

22.6%

26.6%

26.1%

13.2%

Under 1822.6%

18–3426.6%

35–5426.1%

55–6411.4%

65+13.2%

Gender

49.7%

50.3%

Male49.7%

Female50.3%

Race & ethnicity

34.8%

29.4%

29.7%

White34.8%

Black29.4%

Hispanic29.7%

Asian3.4%

Other2.6%

Education (25+)

13.1%

34%

25.5%

27.4%

No HS diploma13.1%

HS diploma34%

Some college25.5%

Bachelor's+27.4%

Housing tenure

45.2%

54.8%

Owner45.2%

Renter54.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19401 in Norristown, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,197 → $1,642

up 37.2%

Income

$60,334 → $69,908

up 15.9%

Population

42,546 → 43,359

up 1.9%

Renter share

54.8% → 54.8%

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Bachelor's+

27.4% → 27.4%

+0.0 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 19401 in Norristown, PA has shifted from $1,197 to $1,642, up 37.2% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $60,334 in 2021 to $69,908 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 19401 in Norristown, PA adding about 813 residents over the five-year window, up 1.9% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 19401 in Norristown, PA market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19401 covers Norristown, PA. The median rent here is $1,642/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($69,908/yr), ZIP 19401 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,642/mo in ZIP 19401. The local median household income is $69,908/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19401?

Rent in ZIP 19401 has risen 5.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2016.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 19401?

Asking rents in ZIP 19401 are usually lowest in December, about 0.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $26 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 19401?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 19401 rose 44.6% while median household income rose 30.2%, from $53,696 to $69,908. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 19401 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19401 is in the middle among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #116 of 261 at $1,642/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19401 changed +5.7%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.