ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 19464

Part of Pottstown, PA

Pop. 49,101·Montgomery County·86th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,766/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$166

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 19464 · $1,766

More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,240

1 BR

$1,350

2 BR

$1,610

3 BR

$1,930

4 BR+

$2,160

Research median

$1,610/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 19464 is 0% below its high of $1,766 in April 2026, at $1,766 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 19464 changed +2.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($79,787) is $1,995 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,930); a 4-bedroom is $2,160.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 19512, 7 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,401/mo), about $4,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19464. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,192/yr

At $1,766/mo median

Location

CityPottstown

StatePA

CountyMontgomery County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.4% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19464 (Pottstown, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

49,101

Median income

$79,787

Median age

38.7

Renters

32.9%

Age distribution

23.6%

20.9%

26.3%

13.1%

16%

Under 1823.6%

18–3420.9%

35–5426.3%

55–6413.1%

65+16%

Gender

49.4%

50.6%

Male49.4%

Female50.6%

Race & ethnicity

70.5%

14.9%

White70.5%

Black14.9%

Hispanic9.2%

Asian2.6%

Other2.8%

Education (25+)

36.2%

26.4%

28.5%

No HS diploma8.9%

HS diploma36.2%

Some college26.4%

Bachelor's+28.5%

Housing tenure

67.1%

32.9%

Owner67.1%

Renter32.9%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 19464 in Pottstown, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,323 → $1,766

up 33.5%

Income

$67,891 → $79,787

up 17.5%

Population

48,135 → 49,101

up 2.0%

Renter share

35.6% → 32.9%

-2.7 pts

Bachelor's+

25.9% → 28.5%

+2.6 pts

Median age

37.9 → 38.7

+0.8 yrs

Rent in ZIP 19464 in Pottstown, PA has increased 33.5% since 2022, going from about $1,323 per month to roughly $1,766 today. Household income in the area moved from $67,891 to $79,787 across the same window, up 17.5% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 16.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 48,135 to 49,101 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% change. About 32.9% of households rent today, against 35.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.9% to 28.5%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 19464 in Pottstown, PA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19464 covers Pottstown, PA. The median rent here is $1,766/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($79,787/yr), ZIP 19464 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19464?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,766/mo in ZIP 19464. The local median household income is $79,787/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19464?

Rent in ZIP 19464 has risen 2.4% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0% below its high of $1,766 in April 2026.

How does ZIP 19464 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19464 is one of the pricier among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #86 of 261 at $1,766/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19464 changed +2.4%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.