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ZIP 15136

Pop. 22,623·Allegheny County·224th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,242/mo
Year-over-Year
+18.4%
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
-$723
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 15136 · $1,242
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,760
Research median
$1,280/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
$14,904/yr
At $1,242/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 18.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+18.4% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15136 (McKees Rocks, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,623
Median income
$69,099
Median age
43.2
Renters
35.5%
Age distribution
20%
17.8%
25.4%
15.4%
21.5%
Under 1820%
18–3417.8%
35–5425.4%
55–6415.4%
65+21.5%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
73.9%
15.2%
White73.9%
Black15.2%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian1.1%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
37.5%
27%
30.8%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma37.5%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+30.8%
Housing tenure
64.5%
35.5%
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15136 in McKees Rocks, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,607 → $69,099
up 22.1%
Population
23,071 → 22,623
down 1.9%
Renter share
36.7% → 35.5%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
30.1% → 30.8%
+0.7 pts
Median age
41.8 → 43.2
+1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $56,607 in 2021 to $69,099 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 23,071 to 22,623 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15136 covers McKees Rocks, PA. The median rent here is $1,242/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($69,099/yr), ZIP 15136 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15136?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15136 (McKees Rocks, PA) is $1,242. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15136 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15136's median rent of $1,242/mo is $723 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15136 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15136 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #224 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,242/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15136?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,242/mo in ZIP 15136. The local median household income is $69,099/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15136?

Rent in ZIP 15136 has increased 18.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15136 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15136 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,242/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($69,099/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15136 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15136 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.5% of ZIP 15136 households are renters, while 64.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15136 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15136 compare to the rest of McKees Rocks?

ZIP 15136 is more affordable than McKees Rocks overall. At $1,242/mo, it's $127 below the McKees Rocks citywide median of $1,369/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15136 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15136 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,242/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 15136's median household income ($69,099/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15136 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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