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U.S. ZIP Code · PA19116

Philadelphia County · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Typical home value

$394,504[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.5%
5-year / yr
+4.4%
10-year / yr
+5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+38.9%
vs metro
-1.4%
vs state
+68.9%
ZIP 19116 location in PA
Location of ZIP 19116 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 19116 is worth $394,504 — 1.4% below the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,800 a month — a 5.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,800[2]
Gross yield
5.5%[2]
Cap rate
3.3%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,721[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Philadelphia County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Very High
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
33,654[3]
Median household income
$67,535[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Philadelphia County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-5,343[5]
Moved in
37,340
Moved out
42,683

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
1
  • Washington George HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Philadelphia City SD

    1,886 students

  • Mathematics Science & Technology Community CS

    Other · Grades K–12 · Mathematics Science & Technology Community CS

    1,486 students

  • Philadelphia Academy CS

    Other · Grades K–12 · Philadelphia Academy CS

    1,171 students

  • Loesche William H Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Philadelphia City SD

    1,166 students

  • Comly Watson Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Philadelphia City SD

    587 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.3%
Annual rent$21,600

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,995
Loan principal$315,603
Down payment$78,901
Total interest paid$402,535

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.46
Monthly cost to own$2,633
Monthly rent$1,800

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
16th percentile[1]
Rental yield
40th percentile[2]
Property tax
24th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19116?
The typical home in 19116 is worth $394,504, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19116?
Home values in 19116 are up 2.5% over the past year, and up 4.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 19116?
A typical home in 19116 rents for about $1,800 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 19116?
The effective property tax rate in 19116 is 0.9% — roughly $3,721 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19116?
ZIP code 19116 has a population of 33,654 and a median household income of $67,535.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • North East, MD

    Typical home
    $393,975
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Skippack CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $393,198
    Gross yield
  • Berlin, NJ

    Typical home
    $395,856
    Gross yield
  • Cheltenham Village CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $396,011
    Gross yield
  • Auburn CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $396,221
    Gross yield
  • MD

    Typical home
    $396,310
    Gross yield

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