The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19135 sells for about $210,000, or $179 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.8%), a market in balance. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,301 a month.
ZIP 19135 — Philadelphia
The 19135 housing market is currently experiencing a period of stabilization with modest year-over-year price growth. While inventory remains tight, the pace of sales has slowed compared to previous years, reflecting broader regional economic trends and affordability constraints.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers and budget-conscious families seeking proximity to Philadelphia's employment core without the premium prices of the city center.
Median prices moved up 0.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 2.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 12.4% · poverty 25.4% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
Built from 603 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 5.9%/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 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 19135, 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.
Public schools in the area are generally rated below average, with most institutions serving the Tacony and Wissinoming neighborhoods receiving lower performance scores.
The area faces standard urban environmental risks; flood risk is primarily associated with proximity to the Delaware River waterfront.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the I-95 corridor and regional logistics hubs, though large-scale new development is limited by the area's mature, dense urban fabric.
Property taxes are assessed by the City of Philadelphia, which utilizes a single-rate system for all property types; the city also imposes a wage tax on residents and a business income and receipts tax.
Residents benefit from proximity to the I-95 highway and SEPTA regional rail lines, providing direct access to Center City Philadelphia.
The area features access to the Delaware River waterfront, including the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge area, and several local neighborhood parks and community centers.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with rents showing slight downward pressure recently; investor activity remains focused on multi-family conversions.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, logistics, and retail sectors, with significant employment opportunities located along the Delaware River industrial corridor.
The area is served by the SEPTA regional rail and bus network, providing essential transit links to the Philadelphia central business district.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and the revitalization of older commercial corridors.
The Philadelphia Office of Property Assessment (OPA) conducts annual assessments based on market value.
Parcels are subject to the School District of Philadelphia and city-wide municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's urban density and proximity to the Delaware River flood zones.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter/ACS 2024 profiles.
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 Aquarium4.66.5 mi
- Sesame Place Philadelphia4.115 mi
- Diggerland USA4.415.9 mi
- Franklin Square4.66.7 mi
- The Funplex4.39.4 mi
- Lincoln Financial Field4.610.1 mi
- Citizens Bank Park4.79.9 mi
- Xfinity Mobile Arena4.510.3 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.87.7 mi
- Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia4.57.3 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.87.7 mi
- Parx Casino4.18.7 mi
- Adventure Aquarium4.66.5 mi
- Liberty Bell4.67 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.58.2 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.87.7 mi
- Liberty Bell4.67 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps4.77.6 mi
- The Franklin Institute4.67.6 mi
- Independence Hall4.77 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.58.2 mi
- JFK Plaza (Love Park)4.57.4 mi
- Franklin Square4.66.7 mi
- FDR Park4.510.6 mi
- Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania4.810 mi
- Cooper River Park4.66.6 mi
- Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School4.67.6 mi
- Riverton Yacht Club4.72 mi
- Dredge Harbor Boat Center LLC4.74.1 mi
- Penn's Landing Marina4.77 mi
- Topgolf Mount Laurel4.48.6 mi
- Topgolf Philadelphia4.16.7 mi
- Philadelphia Cricket Club4.810.8 mi
- Union League Liberty Hill4.711.1 mi
- Ramblewood Country Club4.39.3 mi
- Reading Terminal Market4.77.2 mi
- Cherry Hill Mall4.45.7 mi
- Willow Grove Park4.49 mi
- Franklin Mall4.26.8 mi
- H Mart Philadelphia4.63.7 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport3.814.3 mi
- Trenton-Mercer Airport3.921.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large green space offering trails and recreational facilities.
Community hub for local sports and youth programs.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.