ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 15132

Part of McKeesport, PA

Pop. 18,898·Allegheny County·255th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$976/mo

Year-over-Year

+11.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

-$956

Reported rents

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ZIP 15132 · $976

More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$800

1 BR

$860

2 BR

$1,040

3 BR

$1,330

4 BR+

$1,430

Research median

$1,040/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 15132 changed +11.7% over the year to August 2026. Across the 206 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.5%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($35,397) is $885 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($860); a 2-bedroom is $1,040.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 15132. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$11,712/yr

At $976/mo median

Location

CityMcKeesport

StatePA

CountyAllegheny County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 11.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+11.7% YoY, +1.1% 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: September 25, 2026

ZIP code 15132 covers McKeesport, PA. The median rent here is $976/mo as of September 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($35,397/yr), ZIP 15132 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $39,000/year (about $19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $976/mo in ZIP 15132. The local median household income is $35,397/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15132?

Rent in ZIP 15132 has risen 11.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 15132 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15132 is one of the more affordable among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #255 of 263 at $976/mo. Over the year to August 2026, rent in ZIP 15132 changed +11.7%, against a typical +3.5% across the 206 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.