The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19121 sells for about $247,000, or $196 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 66 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,187 a month.
ZIP 19121 — Philadelphia
The 19121 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling trend in price growth with a median sale price of $247,000. While inventory remains available, the market is characterized by a high poverty rate and a younger, renter-heavy demographic. Market activity is driven by its urban location and transit connectivity to the Philadelphia metro core.
This ZIP is primarily suited for renters and urban-focused individuals who value proximity to public transit and the Philadelphia city center, given the high density of single adults and younger demographics.
Median prices moved up 7.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 66 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.7% · poverty 37.7% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
Built from 803 recorded sales in the last 24 months against HUD 3-bedroom fair market rents. The location premium is the part of the price that rent, income, education, employment, vacancy, price trend, hazard, lending and flood risk don't explain. It usually reflects amenities, schools and scarcity. It's area context and does not change this ZIP's home value estimates.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 19121, Philadelphia County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area features convenient transit options with access to multiple Broad Street Line stations and approximately 10 bus lines, making commuting to the Philadelphia employment core straightforward.
The area is urban with access to local neighborhood parks and proximity to the amenities of North Philadelphia and the nearby Fairmount Park system.
The rental market shows steady demand with a median rent of $1,750 per month and a significant renter population.
The local economy is integrated into the broader Philadelphia metropolitan area, which features a diverse mix of healthcare, education, and professional services.
The area is well-served by the SEPTA Broad Street Line and multiple bus routes, facilitating high transit accessibility.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov profiles for ZCTA 19121.
- Adventure Aquarium4.63.7 mi
- Diggerland USA4.418.1 mi
- Franklin Square4.62.5 mi
- Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park4.511.4 mi
- The Funplex4.315.3 mi
- Lincoln Financial Field4.65.8 mi
- Citizens Bank Park4.75.5 mi
- Xfinity Mobile Arena4.55.7 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.81.3 mi
- Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia4.52.2 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.81.3 mi
- Adventure Aquarium4.63.7 mi
- Liberty Bell4.62.9 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.51.2 mi
- The Franklin Institute4.61.8 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.81.3 mi
- Liberty Bell4.62.9 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps4.71.3 mi
- The Franklin Institute4.61.8 mi
- Independence Hall4.72.9 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.51.2 mi
- JFK Plaza (Love Park)4.52.2 mi
- Franklin Square4.62.5 mi
- FDR Park4.55.7 mi
- Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania4.87.5 mi
- Cooper River Park4.67.6 mi
- Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School4.60.9 mi
- Penn's Landing Marina4.73.5 mi
- Gloucester City Marina4.56.7 mi
- Wiggins Park Marina4.43.9 mi
- Topgolf Philadelphia4.112.8 mi
- Aronimink Golf Club4.712.2 mi
- Philadelphia Cricket Club4.88.9 mi
- Union League Liberty Hill4.77.4 mi
- RiverWinds Golf & Tennis Club4.38.9 mi
- Reading Terminal Market4.72.4 mi
- Cherry Hill Mall4.48.7 mi
- Deptford Mall4.311.4 mi
- Willow Grove Park4.411.2 mi
- H Mart Philadelphia4.65.4 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport3.88.4 mi
- Trenton-Mercer Airport3.927.9 mi
- Wilmington Airport4.330.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major subway artery providing direct access to Center City Philadelphia.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.