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Philadelphia, PA — ZIP 19126

Population: 17,483 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 19126 (Philadelphia, PA) is $231,092 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $270,000 after a median 79 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,317/month. 3 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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$231,092

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

79

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$231,092
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+3.9%
5-year appreciation
+0.6%
10-year appreciation
+63.3%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$241,125
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
$270,000
Median list price
$214,999
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
-5.3%
Median days on market
79 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
34
Sale-to-list ratio
101.4%
Active listings
33
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,317/mo
1-year rent change
+4.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,970/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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Rowen William Sch, Ellwood Sch, Wagner Gen Louis MS

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
A06
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
None
Nearest Superfund site
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (5.7 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)

Annual precipitation
51.4 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
12.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
295
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
219,245
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
229,061

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site (7 mi)
National parks include
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
55
Nearest airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) (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)
2.8 / 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
1,942
Housing built before 1970
86.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
1.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,857
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
68.7%

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 19126State medianUS median
Median home value$231,092$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$270,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market79 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,317/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,857$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 19126?
$231,092.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 19126?
$270,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 19126?
Median days on market: 79 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 19126?
Typical rent: $1,317/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 19126?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, winterWeather, coastalFlooding.
Is ZIP 19126 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A06.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 19126?
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 19126?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 19126?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 19126?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 19126 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 19126?
Moderate. Median AQI: 58. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 19126?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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