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U.S. ZIP Code · PA19118

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

Typical home value

$896,370[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.8%
5-year / yr
+4.9%
10-year / yr
+5.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+215.5%
vs metro
+124.0%
vs state
+283.8%
ZIP 19118 location in PA
Location of ZIP 19118 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 19118 is worth $896,370 — 124.0% above the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,791 a month — a 2.4% 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
$1,791[2]
Gross yield
2.4%[2]
Cap rate
1.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,995[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
9,978[3]
Median household income
$109,649[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
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Philadelphia City SD

    385 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 yield2.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.4%
Annual rent$21,498

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$4,533
Loan principal$717,096
Down payment$179,274
Total interest paid$914,617

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 ratio3.32
Monthly cost to own$5,944
Monthly rent$1,791

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
24th percentile[1]
Rental yield
1st percentile[2]
Property tax
19th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19118?
The typical home in 19118 is worth $896,370, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19118?
Home values in 19118 are up 6.8% over the past year, and up 4.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 19118?
A typical home in 19118 rents for about $1,791 a month, a gross rental yield of 2.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 19118?
The effective property tax rate in 19118 is 0.9% — roughly $7,995 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19118?
ZIP code 19118 has a population of 9,978 and a median household income of $109,649.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Bryn Mawr CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $908,007
    Gross yield
    3.3%
  • Cheyney University CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $860,299
    Gross yield
  • Devon CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $858,336
    Gross yield
    2.7%
  • Narberth, PA

    Typical home
    $839,327
    Gross yield
    4.1%
  • New Hope, PA

    Typical home
    $955,135
    Gross yield
    3.8%
  • PA

    Typical home
    $837,112
    Gross yield

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