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ZIP 15132

Pop. 18,898·Allegheny County·254th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$998/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-10.4%
vs US Median
-$967
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 15132 · $998
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,040
3 BR
$1,330
4 BR+
$1,430
Research median
$1,040/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$11,976/yr
At $998/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -10.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15132 (McKeesport, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,898
Median income
$35,397
Median age
41.4
Renters
49%
Age distribution
22.5%
19.9%
21.6%
14.7%
21.3%
Under 1822.5%
18–3419.9%
35–5421.6%
55–6414.7%
65+21.3%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
52.9%
33.3%
White52.9%
Black33.3%
Hispanic4.2%
Asian0.6%
Other9%
Education (25+)
14.2%
42.6%
32%
No HS diploma14.2%
HS diploma42.6%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+11.1%
Housing tenure
51%
49%
Owner51%
Renter49%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15132 in McKeesport, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$32,782 → $35,397
up 8.0%
Population
19,591 → 18,898
down 3.5%
Renter share
51.8% → 49%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
14.6% → 11.1%
-3.5 pts
Median age
42.9 → 41.4
-1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $32,782 to $35,397 across the same window, up 8.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 19,591 to 18,898 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.5% change. About 49% of households rent today, against 51.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 14.6% to 11.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15132 covers McKeesport, PA. The median rent here is $998/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($35,397/yr), ZIP 15132 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15132?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15132 (McKeesport, PA) is $998. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15132 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15132's median rent of $998/mo is $967 (49%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15132 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15132 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #254 out of 270 ZIPs at $998/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15132?

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 $998/mo in ZIP 15132. The local median household income is $35,397/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15132?

Rent in ZIP 15132 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 15132 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15132 is considered moderate for renters. At $998/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($35,397/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15132 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 15132 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49% of ZIP 15132 households are renters, while 51% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15132 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15132 compare to the rest of McKeesport?

ZIP 15132 is more affordable than McKeesport overall. At $998/mo, it's $33 below the McKeesport citywide median of $1,031/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15132 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15132 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $998/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 15132's median household income ($35,397/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15132 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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