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ZIP 19422

Pop. 20,412·Montgomery County·4th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,718/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$753
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 19422 · $2,718
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,040
1 BR
$2,220
2 BR
$2,640
3 BR
$3,170
4 BR+
$3,530
Research median
$2,640/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
$32,616/yr
At $2,718/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyMontgomery County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19422 (Blue Bell, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 73.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,412
Median income
$158,288
Median age
43
Renters
22.6%
Age distribution
23.6%
15.3%
27.7%
22.1%
Under 1823.6%
18–3415.3%
35–5427.7%
55–6411.3%
65+22.1%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
71.9%
White71.9%
Black10.1%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian11.3%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
13%
73.4%
No HS diploma1.6%
HS diploma12%
Some college13%
Bachelor's+73.4%
Housing tenure
77.4%
22.6%
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19422 in Blue Bell, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$133,722 → $158,288
up 18.4%
Population
19,928 → 20,412
up 2.4%
Renter share
19% → 22.6%
+3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
67.7% → 73.4%
+5.7 pts
Median age
44.4 → 43
-1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $133,722 in 2021 to $158,288 more recently. The population has grown by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 19,928 residents to roughly 20,412. Renters now make up 22.6% of households, compared with 19% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 73.4% of adults here, versus 67.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19422 covers Blue Bell, PA. The median rent here is $2,718/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,640/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($158,288/yr), ZIP 19422 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19422?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19422 (Blue Bell, PA) is $2,718. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19422 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19422's median rent of $2,718/mo is $753 (38%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19422 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19422 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #4 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $2,718/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19422?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $109,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,718/mo in ZIP 19422. The local median household income is $158,288/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19422?

Rent in ZIP 19422 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19422 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19422 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,718/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($158,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19422 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19422 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.6% of ZIP 19422 households are renters, while 77.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19422 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19422 compare to the rest of Blue Bell?

ZIP 19422 is more affordable than Blue Bell overall. At $2,718/mo, it's $38 below the Blue Bell citywide median of $2,756/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19422 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19422 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,718/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 19422's median household income ($158,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19422 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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