The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19133 sells for about $150,000, or $64 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 55 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,004 a month.
ZIP 19133 — Philadelphia
The 19133 housing market remains characterized by low price points and a high share of renter-occupied households. While home values have seen a modest year-over-year increase, the market faces challenges related to high poverty rates and limited inventory, resulting in a slow-moving buying cycle.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious renters and long-term investors looking for entry-level housing opportunities in an urban environment with high transit accessibility.
Median prices moved up 5.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 55 days on market with 5.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 17.0% · poverty 41.1% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
Built from 292 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 5.4%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 19133, Philadelphia County PA
The area experiences higher rates of violent and property crime compared to the national average and regional benchmarks, with ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to address public safety concerns.
Public schools serving the area generally face significant challenges, with many institutions receiving lower performance ratings compared to the broader Philadelphia school district.
The area is primarily urban with standard risks associated with aging infrastructure; flood risk is generally low, though localized drainage issues can occur during heavy precipitation.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to central Philadelphia, though the area remains characterized by high poverty levels and limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by the City of Philadelphia, which utilizes a uniform tax rate applied to the assessed market value of properties; the city also levies a wage tax on residents.
Residents have access to SEPTA bus and rail lines, providing transit-oriented access to Center City Philadelphia, with most commutes relying on public transit or personal vehicles via local arterial roads.
The area features several small neighborhood parks and community centers, with proximity to larger regional amenities and shopping districts in adjacent North Philadelphia neighborhoods.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant share of the population being renters and a notable presence of small-scale individual investors.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the broader Philadelphia labor market, with significant employment in healthcare, education, and service sectors.
The area is well-served by the SEPTA transit network, including bus routes and the Broad Street Line, facilitating connectivity to the regional employment core.
Development planning is focused on neighborhood revitalization and the adaptive reuse of existing structures to support community growth.
The Office of Property Assessment (OPA) in Philadelphia is responsible for the annual valuation of all real estate properties within the city.
Parcels are subject to the School District of Philadelphia and various city-wide municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by urban density and regional risk factors, with standard coverage available through major national carriers.
Pennsylvania is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Adventure Aquarium4.63.3 mi
- Sesame Place Philadelphia4.119.4 mi
- Diggerland USA4.417 mi
- Franklin Square4.62.7 mi
- Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park4.512.9 mi
- Lincoln Financial Field4.66.6 mi
- Citizens Bank Park4.76.2 mi
- Xfinity Mobile Arena4.56.6 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.82.9 mi
- Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia4.52.9 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.82.9 mi
- Adventure Aquarium4.63.3 mi
- Liberty Bell4.63.1 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.53.3 mi
- The Franklin Institute4.63 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.82.9 mi
- Liberty Bell4.63.1 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps4.72.9 mi
- The Franklin Institute4.63 mi
- Independence Hall4.73.2 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.53.3 mi
- JFK Plaza (Love Park)4.53.1 mi
- Franklin Square4.62.7 mi
- FDR Park4.56.7 mi
- Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania4.87.8 mi
- Cooper River Park4.66.4 mi
- Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School4.62.9 mi
- Riverton Yacht Club4.76.6 mi
- Penn's Landing Marina4.73.5 mi
- Gloucester City Marina4.56.8 mi
- Topgolf Mount Laurel4.412.5 mi
- Topgolf Philadelphia4.110.8 mi
- Philadelphia Cricket Club4.89.1 mi
- Union League Liberty Hill4.78.3 mi
- Ramblewood Country Club4.311.9 mi
- Reading Terminal Market4.73 mi
- Cherry Hill Mall4.47.1 mi
- Deptford Mall4.311.4 mi
- Willow Grove Park4.410.1 mi
- Franklin Mall4.211.4 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport3.810 mi
- Trenton-Mercer Airport3.925.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space serving the immediate neighborhood.
Major arterial road featuring various local retail and dining establishments.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 41.1% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $88,359 (-41.1% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.