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ZIP 15068

Pop. 36,203·Westmoreland County·255th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$991/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$974
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 15068 · $991
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$860
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,420
4 BR+
$1,530
Research median
$1,110/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$11,892/yr
At $991/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyWestmoreland County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, +1.0% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15068 covers New Kensington, PA. The median rent here is $991/mo as of July 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 3.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15068?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15068 (New Kensington, PA) is $991. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15068 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15068's median rent of $991/mo is $974 (50%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15068 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15068 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #255 out of 270 ZIPs at $991/mo.

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 (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $991/mo in ZIP 15068. The local median household income is $63,426/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15068?

Rent in ZIP 15068 has increased 3.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15068 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15068 is considered very affordable for renters. At $991/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($63,426/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15068 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15068 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.8% of ZIP 15068 households are renters, while 72.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15068 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15068 compare to the rest of New Kensington?

ZIP 15068 is more affordable than New Kensington overall. At $991/mo, it's $20 below the New Kensington citywide median of $1,011/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15068 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15068 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $991/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 15068's median household income ($63,426/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15068 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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