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ZIP 19438

Pop. 25,438·Montgomery County·68th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,911/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
-$54
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 19438 · $1,911
More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,700
1 BR
$1,850
2 BR
$2,200
3 BR
$2,640
4 BR+
$2,940
Research median
$2,200/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
$22,932/yr
At $1,911/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyMontgomery County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19438 (Harleysville, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 51.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,438
Median income
$138,134
Median age
44.6
Renters
22.7%
Age distribution
22.1%
16.5%
24.5%
17.8%
19.1%
Under 1822.1%
18–3416.5%
35–5424.5%
55–6417.8%
65+19.1%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
80.6%
White80.6%
Black5.9%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian5.4%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
24.8%
19.9%
51.8%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma24.8%
Some college19.9%
Bachelor's+51.8%
Housing tenure
77.3%
22.7%
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19438 in Harleysville, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$127,614 → $138,134
up 8.2%
Population
24,829 → 25,438
up 2.5%
Renter share
20.7% → 22.7%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
49.7% → 51.8%
+2.1 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $127,614 in 2021 to $138,134 more recently. The population has grown by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 24,829 residents to roughly 25,438. Renters now make up 22.7% of households, compared with 20.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 51.8% of adults here, versus 49.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19438 covers Harleysville, PA. The median rent here is $1,911/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,200/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($138,134/yr), ZIP 19438 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19438?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19438 (Harleysville, PA) is $1,911. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19438 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19438's median rent of $1,911/mo is $54 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19438 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19438 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #68 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,911/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19438?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,911/mo in ZIP 19438. The local median household income is $138,134/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19438?

Rent in ZIP 19438 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 19438 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19438 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,911/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($138,134/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19438 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19438 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.7% of ZIP 19438 households are renters, while 77.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19438 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19438 compare to the rest of Harleysville?

ZIP 19438 is more affordable than Harleysville overall. At $1,911/mo, it's $3 below the Harleysville citywide median of $1,914/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19438 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19438 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,911/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 19438's median household income ($138,134/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19438 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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