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ZIP 19426

Pop. 43,460·Montgomery County·12th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,460/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
+$495
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ZIP 19426 · $2,460
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,770
1 BR
$1,920
2 BR
$2,290
3 BR
$2,750
4 BR+
$3,070
Research median
$2,290/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
$29,520/yr
At $2,460/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyMontgomery County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.9% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19426 (Collegeville, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 54.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,460
Median income
$151,748
Median age
41.5
Renters
12.2%
Age distribution
19.6%
22.1%
29.8%
15.8%
12.7%
Under 1819.6%
18–3422.1%
35–5429.8%
55–6415.8%
65+12.7%
Gender
54%
46%
Male54%
Female46%
Race & ethnicity
74.2%
White74.2%
Black10.2%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian9%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
22.1%
17.5%
54.5%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma22.1%
Some college17.5%
Bachelor's+54.5%
Housing tenure
87.8%
12.2%
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19426 in Collegeville, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$135,239 → $151,748
up 12.2%
Population
42,866 → 43,460
up 1.4%
Renter share
11.4% → 12.2%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
48.5% → 54.5%
+6.0 pts
Median age
40.9 → 41.5
+0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $135,239 in 2021 to $151,748 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 19426 in Collegeville, PA adding about 594 residents over the five-year window, up 1.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 48.5% to 54.5% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 19426

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19426 covers Collegeville, PA. The median rent here is $2,460/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,290/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($151,748/yr), ZIP 19426 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19426?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19426 (Collegeville, PA) is $2,460. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19426 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19426's median rent of $2,460/mo is $495 (25%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19426 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19426 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #12 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $2,460/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19426?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,460/mo in ZIP 19426. The local median household income is $151,748/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19426?

Rent in ZIP 19426 has increased 6.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19426 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19426 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,460/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($151,748/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19426 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19426 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.2% of ZIP 19426 households are renters, while 87.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19426 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19426 compare to the rest of Collegeville?

ZIP 19426 is more affordable than Collegeville overall. At $2,460/mo, it's $81 below the Collegeville citywide median of $2,541/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19426 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19426 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,460/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 19426's median household income ($151,748/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19426 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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