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ZIP 15106

Part of Carnegie, PA
Pop. 19,244·Allegheny County·209th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,322/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
-$643
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ZIP 15106 · $1,322
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,680
Research median
$1,220/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,864/yr
At $1,322/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15106 (Carnegie, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 38.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,244
Median income
$77,247
Median age
45.1
Renters
32.9%
Age distribution
16%
19.6%
25.5%
15.1%
23.9%
Under 1816%
18–3419.6%
35–5425.5%
55–6415.1%
65+23.9%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
83.8%
White83.8%
Black6.6%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian1.8%
Other6.1%
Education (25+)
28.8%
28.4%
38.5%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma28.8%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+38.5%
Housing tenure
67.1%
32.9%
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15106 in Carnegie, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,658 → $77,247
up 23.3%
Population
19,234 → 19,244
up 0.1%
Renter share
30.3% → 32.9%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
33% → 38.5%
+5.5 pts

Median household income rose from $62,658 to $77,247 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.3% shift. Renters now make up 32.9% of households, compared with 30.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 38.5% of adults here, versus 33% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15106 covers Carnegie, PA. The median rent here is $1,322/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($77,247/yr), ZIP 15106 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15106?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15106 (Carnegie, PA) is $1,322. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15106 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15106's median rent of $1,322/mo is $643 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15106 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15106 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #209 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,322/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15106?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,322/mo in ZIP 15106. The local median household income is $77,247/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15106?

Rent in ZIP 15106 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15106 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15106 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,322/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($77,247/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15106 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15106 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.9% of ZIP 15106 households are renters, while 67.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15106 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15106 compare to the rest of Carnegie?

ZIP 15106 is more affordable than Carnegie overall. At $1,322/mo, it's $21 below the Carnegie citywide median of $1,343/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15106 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15106 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,322/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 15106's median household income ($77,247/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15106 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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