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ZIP 15120

Part of Munhall, PA
Pop. 18,029·Allegheny County·177th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,427/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$538
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ZIP 15120 · $1,427
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,124/yr
At $1,427/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, -2.6% 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
42
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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $46,139 in 2021 to $55,714 more recently. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15120 covers Munhall, PA. The median rent here is $1,427/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($55,714/yr), ZIP 15120 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15120?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15120 (Munhall, PA) is $1,427. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15120 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15120's median rent of $1,427/mo is $538 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15120 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15120 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #177 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,427/mo.

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 $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,427/mo in ZIP 15120. The local median household income is $55,714/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15120?

Rent in ZIP 15120 has increased 4.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15120 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15120 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,427/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($55,714/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15120 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 15120 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.8% of ZIP 15120 households are renters, while 63.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15120 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15120 compare to the rest of Munhall?

ZIP 15120 is more affordable than Munhall overall. At $1,427/mo, it's $86 below the Munhall citywide median of $1,513/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15120 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15120 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,427/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 15120's median household income ($55,714/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15120 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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