The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19121 sells for about $263,082, or $192 per square foot.
Homes take about 192 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,187 a month.
ZIP 19121 — Philadelphia
The 19121 housing market is characterized by high poverty rates and a significant renter population, with median home values trailing national averages. Market activity is heavily influenced by long-term economic divestment, though community-focused development remains a key driver of local stability. Specific metrics such as sales volume, days on market, and tax rates are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This area is primarily suited for renters and those seeking lower-cost housing options compared to the broader Philadelphia market, supported by local community development initiatives.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 192 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 37.7% — a mixed stability profile.
Built from 803 recorded sales in the last 24 months against HUD 3-bedroom fair market rents. The location premium is the part of the price that rent, income, education, employment, vacancy, price trend, hazard, lending and flood risk don't explain. It usually reflects amenities, schools and scarcity. It's area context and does not change this ZIP's home value estimates.
ZCTA 19121, Philadelphia County PA
The ZIP code has a safety grade of D, indicating a higher-crime area relative to regional benchmarks with 6,353 reported incidents including significant counts of assault and theft.
The area has historically faced challenges from the decline of manufacturing and divestment, though it is supported by community-based organizations like Project HOME that provide housing and educational facilities.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Pennsylvania) — Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion: Formula: (Assessed Value - Exclusion Amount) × Tax Rate = Tax Owed. Exclusion amount varies by school district and county. State (Pennsylvania) — Property Tax Assessment: Tax = Assessed Value × Local Millage Rate (1 mill = $1 per $1,000 of assessed value).
The rental market is the dominant housing tenure in the area, with 3+ bedroom units being the most common rental type.
The local economy is characterized by a history of manufacturing decline and ongoing efforts by non-profit organizations to provide supportive housing and community services.
Data retrieved from SimpleMaps and Census-based aggregators.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Adventure Aquarium4.63.7 mi
- Diggerland USA4.418.1 mi
- Franklin Square4.62.5 mi
- Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park4.511.4 mi
- The Funplex4.315.3 mi
- Lincoln Financial Field4.65.8 mi
- Citizens Bank Park4.75.5 mi
- Xfinity Mobile Arena4.55.7 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.81.3 mi
- Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia4.52.2 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.81.3 mi
- Adventure Aquarium4.63.7 mi
- Liberty Bell4.62.9 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.51.2 mi
- The Franklin Institute4.61.8 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.81.3 mi
- Liberty Bell4.62.9 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps4.71.3 mi
- The Franklin Institute4.61.8 mi
- Independence Hall4.72.9 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.51.2 mi
- JFK Plaza (Love Park)4.52.2 mi
- Franklin Square4.62.5 mi
- FDR Park4.55.7 mi
- Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania4.87.5 mi
- Cooper River Park4.67.6 mi
- Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School4.60.9 mi
- Penn's Landing Marina4.73.5 mi
- Gloucester City Marina4.56.7 mi
- Wiggins Park Marina4.43.9 mi
- Topgolf Philadelphia4.112.8 mi
- Aronimink Golf Club4.712.2 mi
- Philadelphia Cricket Club4.88.9 mi
- Union League Liberty Hill4.77.4 mi
- RiverWinds Golf & Tennis Club4.38.9 mi
- Reading Terminal Market4.72.4 mi
- Cherry Hill Mall4.48.7 mi
- Deptford Mall4.311.4 mi
- Willow Grove Park4.411.2 mi
- H Mart Philadelphia4.65.4 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport3.88.4 mi
- Trenton-Mercer Airport3.927.9 mi
- Wilmington Airport4.330.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major community facility providing technology and learning resources.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).