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U.S. ZIP Code · PA19148

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

Typical home value

$265,731[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.5%
5-year / yr
+0.8%
10-year / yr
+4.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-6.5%
vs metro
-33.6%
vs state
+13.8%
ZIP 19148 location in PA
Location of ZIP 19148 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 19148 is worth $265,731 — 33.6% below the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,704 a month — a 7.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,704[2]
Gross yield
7.7%[2]
Cap rate
4.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,152[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
50,400[3]
Median household income
$82,605[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
9
Elementary
6
Middle
0
High
2
  • Mastery CS -Thomas Campus

    Other · Grades K–12 · Mastery CS-Thomas Campus

    1,361 students

  • Southwark Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Philadelphia City SD

    966 students

  • Furness Horace HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Philadelphia City SD

    822 students

  • South Philadelphia HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Philadelphia City SD

    656 students

  • Fell D Newlin Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Philadelphia City SD

    534 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 yield7.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.6%
Annual rent$20,443

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$1,344
Loan principal$212,585
Down payment$53,146
Total interest paid$271,140

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 ratio1.02
Monthly cost to own$1,744
Monthly rent$1,704

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
5th percentile[1]
Rental yield
78th percentile[2]
Property tax
12th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19148?
The typical home in 19148 is worth $265,731, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19148?
Home values in 19148 are up 1.5% over the past year, and up 0.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 19148?
A typical home in 19148 rents for about $1,704 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 19148?
The effective property tax rate in 19148 is 0.8% — roughly $2,152 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19148?
ZIP code 19148 has a population of 50,400 and a median household income of $82,605.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Clifton Heights, PA

    Typical home
    $265,400
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Brookhaven, PA

    Typical home
    $265,109
    Gross yield
    7.6%
  • Pennsville CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $270,830
    Gross yield
  • National Park, NJ

    Typical home
    $273,729
    Gross yield
  • Norristown, PA

    Typical home
    $274,081
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • MD

    Typical home
    $275,163
    Gross yield

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