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U.S. ZIP Code · PA19121

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

Typical home value

$196,947[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.7%
5-year / yr
-2.2%
10-year / yr
+9.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-30.7%
vs metro
-50.8%
vs state
-15.7%
ZIP 19121 location in PA
Location of ZIP 19121 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 19121 is worth $196,947 — 50.8% below the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,655 a month — a 10.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,655[2]
Gross yield
10.1%[2]
Cap rate
6.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,072[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
41,574[3]
Median household income
$38,516[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
11
Elementary
9
Middle
0
High
2
  • HS of Engineering & Science

    High · Grades 7–12 · Philadelphia City SD

    843 students

  • Alliance for Progress CS

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Alliance for Progress CS

    634 students

  • Frederick Douglass Mastery CS

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Frederick Douglass Mastery CS

    556 students

  • Duckrey Tanner Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Philadelphia City SD

    422 students

  • Blaine James G Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Philadelphia City SD

    321 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 yield10.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.1%
Annual rent$19,865

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$996
Loan principal$157,558
Down payment$39,389
Total interest paid$200,956

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 ratio0.75
Monthly cost to own$1,249
Monthly rent$1,655

Owning 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
1st percentile[1]
Rental yield
90th percentile[2]
Property tax
0th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19121?
The typical home in 19121 is worth $196,947, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19121?
Home values in 19121 are up 0.7% over the past year, and down 2.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 19121?
A typical home in 19121 rents for about $1,655 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 19121?
The effective property tax rate in 19121 is 0.5% — roughly $1,072 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19121?
ZIP code 19121 has a population of 41,574 and a median household income of $38,516.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Sharon Hill, PA

    Typical home
    $195,752
    Gross yield
    7.9%
  • Eddystone, PA

    Typical home
    $198,168
    Gross yield
  • Wilmington, DE

    Typical home
    $201,291
    Gross yield
    9.0%
  • Philadelphia, PA

    Typical home
    $192,265
    Gross yield
    9.1%
  • Millbourne, PA

    Typical home
    $202,022
    Gross yield
    8.3%
  • Philadelphia, PA

    Typical home
    $203,861
    Gross yield
    8.7%

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