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U.S. ZIP Code · PA19140

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

Typical home value

$98,528[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+8.4%
5-year / yr
+2.6%
10-year / yr
+11.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-65.3%
vs metro
-75.4%
vs state
-57.8%
ZIP 19140 location in PA
Location of ZIP 19140 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 19140 is worth $98,528 — 75.4% below the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 8.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,359 a month — a 16.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,359[2]
Gross yield
16.5%[2]
Cap rate
9.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$619[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
53,385[3]
Median household income
$36,226[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
20
Elementary
12
Middle
1
High
5
  • Esperanza Academy CS

    Other · Grades K–12 · Esperanza Academy CS

    1,641 students

  • Esperanza Cyber CS

    Other · Grades K–12 · Esperanza Cyber CS

    1,115 students

  • Mastery CS-Gratz Campus

    High · Grades 7–12 · Mastery CS-Gratz Campus

    1,036 students

  • Edison HS/Fareira Skills

    High · Grades 9–12 · Philadelphia City SD

    887 students

  • Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary

    755 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 yield16.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)9.9%
Annual rent$16,304

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$498
Loan principal$78,822
Down payment$19,706
Total interest paid$100,533

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 ratio0.47
Monthly cost to own$632
Monthly rent$1,359

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
9th percentile[1]
Rental yield
98th percentile[2]
Property tax
3rd percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19140?
The typical home in 19140 is worth $98,528, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19140?
Home values in 19140 are up 8.4% over the past year, and up 2.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 19140?
A typical home in 19140 rents for about $1,359 a month, a gross rental yield of 16.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 19140?
The effective property tax rate in 19140 is 0.6% — roughly $619 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19140?
ZIP code 19140 has a population of 53,385 and a median household income of $36,226.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Philadelphia, PA

    Typical home
    $88,359
    Gross yield
    20.3%
  • Chester, PA

    Typical home
    $113,257
    Gross yield
    14.3%
  • Philadelphia, PA

    Typical home
    $119,463
    Gross yield
    14.3%
  • Philadelphia, PA

    Typical home
    $72,700
    Gross yield
    23.4%
  • Camden, NJ

    Typical home
    $127,606
    Gross yield
    15.6%
  • Philadelphia, PA

    Typical home
    $128,447
    Gross yield
    13.7%

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