ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 15068

Part of New Kensington, PA

Pop. 36,203·Westmoreland County·251st most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,002/mo

Year-over-Year

+10.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.2%

vs US Median

-$930

Reported rents

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ZIP 15068 · $1,002

More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$860

1 BR

$920

2 BR

$1,110

3 BR

$1,420

4 BR+

$1,530

Research median

$1,110/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 15068 changed +10.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($63,426) is $1,586 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,530).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 15068. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$12,024/yr

At $1,002/mo median

Location

CityNew Kensington

StatePA

CountyWestmoreland County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 10.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+10.7% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15068 (New Kensington, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 29% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

36,203

Median income

$63,426

Median age

46.2

Renters

27.8%

Age distribution

18.5%

18.8%

24.1%

16.2%

22.4%

Under 1818.5%

18–3418.8%

35–5424.1%

55–6416.2%

65+22.4%

Gender

50.7%

49.3%

Male50.7%

Female49.3%

Race & ethnicity

87.4%

White87.4%

Black6.9%

Hispanic2%

Asian0.6%

Other3.1%

Education (25+)

34.8%

31.4%

29%

No HS diploma4.8%

HS diploma34.8%

Some college31.4%

Bachelor's+29%

Housing tenure

72.2%

27.8%

Owner72.2%

Renter27.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15068 in New Kensington, PA has changed in 5 years

Income

$55,690 → $63,426

up 13.9%

Population

36,931 → 36,203

down 2.0%

Renter share

28.8% → 27.8%

-1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

26% → 29%

+3.0 pts

Median age

47.3 → 46.2

-1.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 15068 in New Kensington, PA now reports about $63,426, up from $55,690 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 36,931 to 36,203 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26% to 29%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 15068 covers New Kensington, PA. The median rent here is $1,002/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($63,426/yr), ZIP 15068 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15068?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (about $19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,002/mo in ZIP 15068. The local median household income is $63,426/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15068?

Rent in ZIP 15068 has risen 10.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 15068 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15068 is one of the more affordable among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #251 of 261 at $1,002/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 15068 changed +10.7%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.