ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 15120

Part of Munhall, PA

Pop. 18,029·Allegheny County·215th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,275/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.5%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$657

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 15120 · $1,275

More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$910

1 BR

$980

2 BR

$1,180

3 BR

$1,510

4 BR+

$1,630

Research median

$1,180/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 15120 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 15120 changed +5.5% 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 8 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($55,714) is $1,393 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,180); a 3-bedroom is $1,510.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 15145, 5 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,108/mo), about $2,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 15120. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,300/yr

At $1,275/mo median

Location

CityMunhall

StatePA

CountyAllegheny County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15120 (Munhall, 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

18,029

Median income

$55,714

Median age

Renters

36.8%

Age distribution

18.5%

23.3%

21.9%

15.1%

21.2%

Under 1818.5%

18–3423.3%

35–5421.9%

55–6415.1%

65+21.2%

Gender

47.6%

52.4%

Male47.6%

Female52.4%

Race & ethnicity

72.6%

20.4%

White72.6%

Black20.4%

Hispanic2.3%

Other4.3%

Education (25+)

33.9%

31.6%

29%

No HS diploma5.6%

HS diploma33.9%

Some college31.6%

Bachelor's+29%

Housing tenure

63.2%

36.8%

Owner63.2%

Renter36.8%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 15120 in Munhall, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,023 → $1,275

up 24.6%

Income

$46,139 → $55,714

up 20.8%

Population

18,332 → 18,029

down 1.7%

Renter share

39.2% → 36.8%

-2.4 pts

Bachelor's+

24.9% → 29%

+4.1 pts

Median age

43.3 → 42

-1.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 15120 in Munhall, PA has shifted from $1,023 to $1,275, up 24.6% since 2022. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $46,139 in 2021 to $55,714 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 15120 in Munhall, PA losing about 303 residents over the five-year window, down 1.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 39.2% to 36.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24.9% to 29% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 15120 in Munhall, PA market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 15120 covers Munhall, PA. The median rent here is $1,275/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($55,714/yr), ZIP 15120 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15120?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,275/mo in ZIP 15120. The local median household income is $55,714/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15120?

Rent in ZIP 15120 has risen 5.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

How does ZIP 15120 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15120 is one of the more affordable among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #215 of 261 at $1,275/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 15120 changed +5.5%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.