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ZIP 19403

Pop. 44,017·Montgomery County·60th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,960/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$5
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ZIP 19403 · $1,960
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,540
1 BR
$1,680
2 BR
$2,000
3 BR
$2,400
4 BR+
$2,680
Research median
$2,000/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
$23,520/yr
At $1,960/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyMontgomery County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.2% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19403 (Norristown, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,017
Median income
$104,071
Median age
45.3
Renters
26.4%
Age distribution
17%
19.2%
25.7%
16.8%
21.4%
Under 1817%
18–3419.2%
35–5425.7%
55–6416.8%
65+21.4%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
75.9%
White75.9%
Black7.4%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian9.3%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
24.4%
21%
51%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma24.4%
Some college21%
Bachelor's+51%
Housing tenure
73.6%
26.4%
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19403 in Norristown, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,224 → $104,071
up 16.6%
Population
43,898 → 44,017
up 0.3%
Renter share
27.5% → 26.4%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
45.5% → 51%
+5.5 pts

Census figures show median household income at $104,071 today, compared with $89,224 five years earlier. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 45.5% to 51%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19403 covers Norristown, PA. The median rent here is $1,960/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($104,071/yr), ZIP 19403 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19403?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19403 (Norristown, PA) is $1,960. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19403 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19403's median rent of $1,960/mo is $5 (0%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19403 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19403 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #60 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,960/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19403?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,960/mo in ZIP 19403. The local median household income is $104,071/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19403?

Rent in ZIP 19403 has increased 8.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19403 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19403 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,960/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($104,071/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19403 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19403 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.4% of ZIP 19403 households are renters, while 73.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19403 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19403 compare to the rest of Norristown?

ZIP 19403 is pricier than Norristown as a whole. At $1,960/mo, it's $197 above the Norristown citywide median of $1,763/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19403 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19403 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,960/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 19403's median household income ($104,071/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19403 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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