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ZIP 15129

Pop. 10,789·Allegheny County·187th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,393/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$572
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 15129 · $1,393
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$1,990
4 BR+
$2,150
Research median
$1,560/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
$16,716/yr
At $1,393/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 4.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.5% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15129 (South Park, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 41.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,789
Median income
$99,519
Median age
43.8
Renters
23%
Age distribution
20.2%
17.8%
25.1%
15.4%
21.5%
Under 1820.2%
18–3417.8%
35–5425.1%
55–6415.4%
65+21.5%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
92.2%
White92.2%
Black1.5%
Hispanic0.8%
Asian2.2%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
26.6%
29%
41.8%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma26.6%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+41.8%
Housing tenure
77%
23%
Owner77%
Renter23%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15129 in South Park, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,002 → $99,519
up 21.4%
Population
10,302 → 10,789
up 4.7%
Renter share
20.4% → 23%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
39.7% → 41.8%
+2.1 pts

Median household income grew from $82,002 to $99,519 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.4% shift. Headcount in the area went from 10,302 to 10,789 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.7% change. About 23% of households rent today, against 20.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 39.7% to 41.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15129 covers South Park, PA. The median rent here is $1,393/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($99,519/yr), ZIP 15129 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15129?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15129 (South Park, PA) is $1,393. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15129 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15129's median rent of $1,393/mo is $572 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15129 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15129 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #187 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,393/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15129?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,393/mo in ZIP 15129. The local median household income is $99,519/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15129?

Rent in ZIP 15129 has decreased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 15129 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15129 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,393/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($99,519/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15129 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15129 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23% of ZIP 15129 households are renters, while 77% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15129 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15129 compare to the rest of South Park?

ZIP 15129 sits right at the South Park citywide median of $1,393/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15129 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15129 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,393/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 15129's median household income ($99,519/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15129 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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