The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19149 sells for about $230,000, or $196 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 76 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,548 a month.
ZIP 19149 — Philadelphia
The 19149 housing market is characterized by steady demand and moderate price growth, with a median sale price of $230,000. The market remains balanced, supported by its affordability relative to the broader region and convenient access to major transit corridors. Inventory levels are stable, and homes are selling near their asking prices.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, families, and renters seeking an affordable, established urban environment with convenient access to city amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 76 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.2% · poverty 21.0% — a mixed stability profile.
Built from 892 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 2.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 19149, 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 is served by the School District of Philadelphia, with local schools providing standard public education options for the dense residential population.
The area features established residential neighborhoods with proximity to major transit corridors like I-95, supporting steady demand for housing.
Property taxes are assessed by the City of Philadelphia; the effective rate is approximately 0.8%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average.
Residents benefit from easy access to I-95, facilitating commutes toward the Philadelphia employment core.
The area includes access to local shopping centers like Roosevelt Mall and various neighborhood parks.
The rental market shows steady demand with a median rent of $1,500 and a significant renter share of approximately 43%.
The local economy is driven by a mix of retail, service, and small-business sectors typical of Philadelphia's residential neighborhoods.
The area is well-connected via local roads and provides efficient access to the I-95 highway corridor.
Development is primarily focused on residential infill and the maintenance of existing commercial hubs.
Parcels are subject to the City of Philadelphia's municipal tax and school district levies.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ZCTA profile.
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 Aquarium4.67.3 mi
- Sesame Place Philadelphia4.114.3 mi
- Diggerland USA4.417.3 mi
- Franklin Square4.67.4 mi
- The Funplex4.310.4 mi
- Lincoln Financial Field4.611 mi
- Citizens Bank Park4.710.7 mi
- Xfinity Mobile Arena4.511.1 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.88 mi
- Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia4.57.8 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.88 mi
- Parx Casino4.18 mi
- Adventure Aquarium4.67.3 mi
- Liberty Bell4.67.7 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.58.4 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.88 mi
- Liberty Bell4.67.7 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps4.78 mi
- The Franklin Institute4.68 mi
- Independence Hall4.77.7 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.58.4 mi
- JFK Plaza (Love Park)4.58 mi
- Franklin Square4.67.4 mi
- FDR Park4.511.4 mi
- Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania4.89 mi
- Cooper River Park4.67.9 mi
- Neshaminy State Park4.67.9 mi
- Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School4.67.6 mi
- Riverton Yacht Club4.72.9 mi
- Dredge Harbor Boat Center LLC4.74.6 mi
- Topgolf Mount Laurel4.49.6 mi
- Topgolf Philadelphia4.15.8 mi
- Philadelphia Cricket Club4.89.7 mi
- Union League Liberty Hill4.710.3 mi
- Ramblewood Country Club4.310.6 mi
- Reading Terminal Market4.77.8 mi
- Cherry Hill Mall4.47.1 mi
- Willow Grove Park4.47.7 mi
- Franklin Mall4.26.4 mi
- H Mart Philadelphia4.62.9 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport3.814.9 mi
- Trenton-Mercer Airport3.921 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major local shopping destination serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.