The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19128 sells for about $380,888, or $252 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,733 a month.
ZIP 19128 — Philadelphia
The 19128 housing market is currently balanced, with a median sale price of approximately $381,000 and a low inventory of active listings. Market activity is driven by steady demand for urban-suburban housing, though year-over-year price growth has softened slightly. Some data points, such as specific foreclosure or insurance trends, were not determinable from current public records.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters to Center City and families seeking an urban-suburban mix with access to extensive parkland and local amenities.
Median prices moved down 1.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 0.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.7% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 8.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Built from 906 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.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 19128, Philadelphia County PA
The area is served by the School District of Philadelphia, with local schools generally receiving mixed performance ratings.
Development momentum is centered on infill projects along the Ridge Avenue corridor, with recent permits indicating ongoing residential and mixed-use activity.
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).
Residents typically commute to Center City Philadelphia via the SEPTA Manayunk/Norristown Line or by driving along the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76).
The area features significant green space including the Wissahickon Valley Park and various local community parks, with retail and dining concentrated along Ridge Avenue.
The rental market shows moderate pressure with a median rent of $1,733 and a vacancy rate of approximately 11.79%.
The local economy is integrated into the broader Philadelphia metro area, with a mix of healthcare, education, and professional services as primary employment drivers.
The area is served by SEPTA regional rail and bus lines, providing direct access to the Philadelphia employment core.
Development is focused on small-scale residential and mixed-use infill projects, particularly along the Ridge Avenue corridor.
The Philadelphia Office of Property Assessment manages the assessment of all real estate within the county.
Parcels are subject to the School District of Philadelphia and city-wide municipal tax levies.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and City-Data profiles.
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 Aquarium4.69.1 mi
- Franklin Square4.68 mi
- Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park4.56.9 mi
- Topgolf Mount Laurel4.418.1 mi
- The Funplex4.318.9 mi
- Lincoln Financial Field4.611 mi
- Citizens Bank Park4.710.7 mi
- Xfinity Mobile Arena4.511 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.86.6 mi
- Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia4.57.7 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.86.6 mi
- Liberty Bell4.68.3 mi
- Adventure Aquarium4.69.1 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.55.9 mi
- The Franklin Institute4.67.2 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.86.6 mi
- Liberty Bell4.68.3 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps4.76.7 mi
- The Franklin Institute4.67.2 mi
- Independence Hall4.78.4 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.55.9 mi
- JFK Plaza (Love Park)4.57.7 mi
- Franklin Square4.68 mi
- FDR Park4.510.7 mi
- Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania4.82.4 mi
- Topgolf King of Prussia3.810.1 mi
- Topgolf Philadelphia4.112.7 mi
- Aronimink Golf Club4.79.9 mi
- Philadelphia Cricket Club4.83.8 mi
- Union League Liberty Hill4.72 mi
- King of Prussia4.68.8 mi
- Reading Terminal Market4.77.9 mi
- Willow Grove Park4.48.2 mi
- H Mart Philadelphia4.66 mi
- Plymouth Meeting Mall4.15.1 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport3.812.5 mi
- Trenton-Mercer Airport3.926.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large urban park offering extensive hiking and biking trails.
Primary commercial corridor featuring local businesses and restaurants.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).