The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19142 sells for about $150,000, or $151 per square foot.
Prices are up +21.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,368 a month.
ZIP 19142 — Philadelphia
The 19142 housing market is characterized by high affordability with a median sale price of $150,000. While prices have seen a significant year-over-year increase of 21.2%, the market remains relatively cool with homes spending an average of 58 to 69 days on the market. Buyer-friendly dynamics are present, with homes often selling slightly below the asking price.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious buyers and investors looking for entry-level housing in Philadelphia, given the low median price point.
Median prices moved up 21.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 15.0% · poverty 27.8% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
Built from 596 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 19142, 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 rental market shows a median asking rent of $1,500, reflecting current price levels for renters in the area.
Data sourced from Census Reporter and United States Zip Codes.
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- The Funplex4.318.2 mi
- Lincoln Financial Field4.63.6 mi
- Citizens Bank Park4.73.6 mi
- Xfinity Mobile Arena4.53.4 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.84 mi
- Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia4.54.2 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.84 mi
- Adventure Aquarium4.65.5 mi
- Liberty Bell4.64.6 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.53.8 mi
- The Franklin Institute4.63.9 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.84 mi
- Liberty Bell4.64.6 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps4.74 mi
- The Franklin Institute4.63.9 mi
- Independence Hall4.74.6 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.53.8 mi
- JFK Plaza (Love Park)4.54.1 mi
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- FDR Park4.52.8 mi
- Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania4.811.4 mi
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- Corinthian Yacht Club of Philadelphia4.75.8 mi
- Penn's Landing Marina4.74.9 mi
- West End Boat Club4.75.8 mi
- Gloucester City Marina4.55.7 mi
- Aronimink Golf Club4.711.3 mi
- Philadelphia Cricket Club4.812.8 mi
- Union League Liberty Hill4.710.7 mi
- RiverWinds Golf & Tennis Club4.34.7 mi
- Merion Golf Club4.77 mi
- Reading Terminal Market4.74.3 mi
- Cherry Hill Mall4.410.9 mi
- Deptford Mall4.39.4 mi
- H Mart Philadelphia4.610.3 mi
- Linvilla Orchards4.510.1 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport3.83.5 mi
- Wilmington Airport4.326.1 mi
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Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.