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Philadelphia, PA — ZIP 19103

Population: 25,900 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 19103 (Philadelphia, PA) is $482,842 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $356,000 after a median 92.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,211/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with coldwave, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$482,842

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

92.5

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$482,842
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
-1.4%
5-year appreciation
-4.0%
10-year appreciation
+3.1%
All-time peak (2021-12)
$562,015
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$356,000
Median list price
$389,000
Median price per sqft
$435
1-year sale-price change
-21.8%
Median days on market
92.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
85
For-sale inventory
212
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
197
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
98 days
New listings (monthly)
44

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,211/mo
1-year rent change
+3.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,100/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,280/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,720/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,260/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,640/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Freire CS, Russell Byers CS, Philadelphia Electrical & Tech CHS
Schools include
Freire CS, Russell Byers CS, Philadelphia Electrical & Tech CHS, Greenfield Albert M Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, winterWeather, coastalFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Martin Aaron, Inc. (3.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.6 in
Annual snowfall
25.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
58
Days with Good air quality
83
Days with Moderate air quality
268
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
331

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
311
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
236,088
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
218,900

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site (1 mi)
National parks include
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
44
Hospitals include
COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, VIRTUA OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL, VIRTUA WILLINGBORO HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-10,057 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
65.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$6,130
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
85.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
599,578
Average weekly wage
$1,542
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
539

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 19103State medianUS median
Median home value$482,842$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$356,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market93 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$2,211/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,130$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 19103?
$482,842.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 19103?
$356,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 19103?
Median days on market: 92.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 19103?
Typical rent: $2,211/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 19103?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, winterWeather, coastalFlooding.
Is ZIP 19103 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 19103?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 19103?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 19103?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Martin Aaron, Inc., 3.5 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 19103?
4 schools (2 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 19103 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 19103?
Moderate. Median AQI: 58. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 19103?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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