The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19129 sells for about $354,499, or $255 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,557 a month.
ZIP 19129 — Philadelphia
The 19129 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price stabilization following years of steady growth. Demand remains supported by the area's unique riverfront character and proximity to major employment hubs, though higher interest rates have tempered sales volume. Inventory levels are currently balanced, reflecting a stable market environment for both buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is well-suited for young professionals and commuters who value riverfront access and proximity to Center City, as well as students attending nearby universities.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.6% · poverty 14.8% — a mixed stability profile.
Built from 229 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.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 19129, 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.
Crime rates in the East Falls area are generally lower than the Philadelphia city average, though property crime remains a concern consistent with broader urban trends.
The area is served by the School District of Philadelphia, with local schools like Thomas Mifflin School receiving mixed performance ratings.
The ZIP code includes areas along the Schuylkill River that are subject to flood risk, requiring residents to verify specific parcel-level flood zone designations.
Development is driven by proximity to the Schuylkill River corridor and institutional anchors like Thomas Jefferson University's East Falls campus.
Property taxes are assessed by the Philadelphia Office of Property Assessment based on market value, with a city-wide millage rate applied to the assessed value.
Residents benefit from proximity to the SEPTA Regional Rail East Falls station and easy access to I-76, providing a direct commute to Center City Philadelphia.
The area features extensive access to the Schuylkill River Trail, Fairmount Park, and local green spaces, offering significant outdoor recreational opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by high demand from students and young professionals, with moderate vacancy pressure and a mix of multi-family and single-family rentals.
The local economy is anchored by higher education, healthcare, and professional services, with strong connectivity to the broader Philadelphia employment market.
The area is served by SEPTA Regional Rail and bus lines, with major highway access via I-76 and US-1.
Ongoing urban infill and adaptive reuse projects are transforming former industrial sites along the river into residential and mixed-use spaces.
The Philadelphia Office of Property Assessment manages the city-wide assessment cycle for all residential and commercial parcels.
Parcels are subject to the School District of Philadelphia and various city-wide utility and municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's proximity to the Schuylkill River and associated flood risk profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
- Adventure Aquarium4.65.6 mi
- Diggerland USA4.419.8 mi
- Franklin Square4.64.5 mi
- Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park4.510 mi
- The Funplex4.315.9 mi
- Lincoln Financial Field4.67.9 mi
- Citizens Bank Park4.77.6 mi
- Xfinity Mobile Arena4.57.9 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.83.4 mi
- Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia4.54.3 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.83.4 mi
- Adventure Aquarium4.65.6 mi
- Liberty Bell4.64.9 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.53 mi
- The Franklin Institute4.64 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.83.4 mi
- Liberty Bell4.64.9 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps4.73.5 mi
- The Franklin Institute4.64 mi
- Independence Hall4.75 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.53 mi
- JFK Plaza (Love Park)4.54.3 mi
- Franklin Square4.64.5 mi
- FDR Park4.57.8 mi
- Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania4.85.4 mi
- Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School4.61.6 mi
- Penn's Landing Marina4.75.5 mi
- Wiggins Park Marina4.45.8 mi
- Wissinoming Yacht Club4.67.2 mi
- Topgolf Philadelphia4.111.7 mi
- Aronimink Golf Club4.711.8 mi
- Philadelphia Cricket Club4.86.7 mi
- Union League Liberty Hill4.75.5 mi
- RiverWinds Golf & Tennis Club4.311 mi
- King of Prussia4.611.9 mi
- Reading Terminal Market4.74.5 mi
- Cherry Hill Mall4.49.9 mi
- Willow Grove Park4.49.3 mi
- Franklin Mall4.212.9 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport3.810.3 mi
- Trenton-Mercer Airport3.926.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional trail system providing scenic riverfront access.
Extensive urban park system bordering the neighborhood.
Major institutional anchor and employer in the area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.