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ZIP 19518

Pop. 16,805·Berks County·62nd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,900/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.8%
Month-over-Month
+15.8%
vs US Median
-$65
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ZIP 19518 · $1,900
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,310
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,900
3 BR
$2,340
4 BR+
$2,520
Research median
$1,900/mo

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

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$22,800/yr
At $1,900/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyBerks County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.8% YoY, +15.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19518 (Douglassville, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 39.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,805
Median income
$114,181
Median age
41.2
Renters
15.4%
Age distribution
23.2%
16.4%
28.6%
13.1%
18.7%
Under 1823.2%
18–3416.4%
35–5428.6%
55–6413.1%
65+18.7%
Gender
52.2%
47.8%
Male52.2%
Female47.8%
Race & ethnicity
82.9%
White82.9%
Black4.3%
Hispanic7.3%
Asian2%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
30.5%
24.3%
39.6%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma30.5%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+39.6%
Housing tenure
84.6%
15.4%
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19518 in Douglassville, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$103,289 → $114,181
up 10.5%
Population
16,354 → 16,805
up 2.8%
Renter share
15% → 15.4%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
34.3% → 39.6%
+5.3 pts

Median household income climbed from $103,289 to $114,181 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.5% shift. Census counts show ZIP 19518 in Douglassville, PA adding about 451 residents over the five-year window, up 2.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 34.3% to 39.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 19518 covers Douglassville, PA. The median rent here is $1,900/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,900/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($114,181/yr), ZIP 19518 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19518?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19518 (Douglassville, PA) is $1,900. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19518 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19518's median rent of $1,900/mo is $65 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19518 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19518 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #62 out of 290 ZIPs tracked at $1,900/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19518?

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 $1,900/mo in ZIP 19518. The local median household income is $114,181/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19518?

Rent in ZIP 19518 has increased 15.8% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19518 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19518 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,900/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($114,181/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19518 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19518 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.4% of ZIP 19518 households are renters, while 84.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19518 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19518 compare to the rest of Douglassville?

ZIP 19518 is pricier than Douglassville as a whole. At $1,900/mo, it's $295 above the Douglassville citywide median of $1,605/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19518 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19518 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,900/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 19518's median household income ($114,181/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19518 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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