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ZIP 19401

Pop. 43,359·Montgomery County·125th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,651/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$314
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ZIP 19401 · $1,651
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,812/yr
At $1,651/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyMontgomery County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.0% YoY, -1.4% 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
$1,265 → $1,651
up 30.5%
Income
$60,334 → $69,908
up 15.9%
Population
42,546 → 43,359
up 1.9%
Renter share
54.8% → 54.8%
+0.0 pts
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 $1,265 to $1,651, up 30.5% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19401 covers Norristown, PA. The median rent here is $1,651/mo as of July 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 decreased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19401 (Norristown, PA) is $1,651. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19401's median rent of $1,651/mo is $314 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19401 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19401 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #125 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,651/mo.

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 (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,651/mo in ZIP 19401. The local median household income is $69,908/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19401?

Rent in ZIP 19401 has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 19401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19401 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,651/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($69,908/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19401 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.8% of ZIP 19401 households are renters, while 45.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 19401 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 19401 compare to the rest of Norristown?

ZIP 19401 is more affordable than Norristown overall. At $1,651/mo, it's $112 below the Norristown citywide median of $1,763/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,651/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 19401's median household income ($69,908/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19401 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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