The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19142 sells for about $149,955, or $151 per square foot.
Prices are up +21.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,428 a month.
ZIP 19142 — Philadelphia
The 19142 housing market is experiencing significant price appreciation, with median sale prices rising 21.2% year-over-year to $150,000. While inventory remains limited, the market is seeing steady sales activity. Several metrics, including sale-to-list ratios and specific tax data, are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP code is primarily suited for budget-conscious buyers and renters seeking affordable housing options within the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Median prices moved up 21.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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) — a stable, low-distress profile.
Built from 596 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 19142, Philadelphia County PA
The area is served by the School District of Philadelphia, with local schools including Catharine Joseph School, John Patterson Middle School, and Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School.
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 area features convenient access to multiple bus lines, providing transit connectivity for residents toward the Philadelphia employment core.
The rental market shows a year-over-year rent increase of 4.4% as of April 2026, with a median rent of $1,428.
The area is part of the broader Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan economy, which features a diverse mix of healthcare, education, and service-sector employers.
The area is served by multiple bus lines providing transit connectivity within the Philadelphia metropolitan region.
Data retrieved from Census ACS and ZIP-Codes.com
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 Aquarium4.65.5 mi
- Diggerland USA4.418 mi
- Franklin Square4.64.8 mi
- Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park4.512.7 mi
- The Funplex4.318.2 mi
- Lincoln Financial Field4.63.6 mi
- Citizens Bank Park4.73.6 mi
- Xfinity Mobile Arena4.53.4 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.84 mi
- Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia4.54.2 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.84 mi
- Adventure Aquarium4.65.5 mi
- Liberty Bell4.64.6 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.53.8 mi
- The Franklin Institute4.63.9 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.84 mi
- Liberty Bell4.64.6 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps4.74 mi
- The Franklin Institute4.63.9 mi
- Independence Hall4.74.6 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.53.8 mi
- JFK Plaza (Love Park)4.54.1 mi
- Franklin Square4.64.8 mi
- FDR Park4.52.8 mi
- Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania4.811.4 mi
- Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School4.65.2 mi
- Corinthian Yacht Club of Philadelphia4.75.8 mi
- Penn's Landing Marina4.74.9 mi
- West End Boat Club4.75.8 mi
- Gloucester City Marina4.55.7 mi
- Aronimink Golf Club4.711.3 mi
- Philadelphia Cricket Club4.812.8 mi
- Union League Liberty Hill4.710.7 mi
- RiverWinds Golf & Tennis Club4.34.7 mi
- Merion Golf Club4.77 mi
- Reading Terminal Market4.74.3 mi
- Cherry Hill Mall4.410.9 mi
- Deptford Mall4.39.4 mi
- H Mart Philadelphia4.610.3 mi
- Linvilla Orchards4.510.1 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport3.83.5 mi
- Wilmington Airport4.326.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).