ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 15147

Part of Verona, PA

Pop. 15,798·Allegheny County·199th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,333/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.2%

Month-over-Month

+2.8%

vs US Median

-$599

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ZIP 15147 · $1,333

More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$950

1 BR

$1,020

2 BR

$1,230

3 BR

$1,570

4 BR+

$1,690

Research median

$1,230/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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 15147 changed +4.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($66,757) is $1,669 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,570); a 4-bedroom is $1,690.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 15145, 6 miles away, rents for 17% less ($1,108/mo), about $2,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 15147. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,996/yr

At $1,333/mo median

Location

CityVerona

StatePA

CountyAllegheny County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15147 (Verona, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

15,798

Median income

$66,757

Median age

50.9

Renters

29.8%

Age distribution

15.6%

19.9%

20.1%

14.9%

29.5%

Under 1815.6%

18–3419.9%

35–5420.1%

55–6414.9%

65+29.5%

Gender

47.7%

52.3%

Male47.7%

Female52.3%

Race & ethnicity

68.9%

21.2%

White68.9%

Black21.2%

Hispanic4.5%

Asian0.6%

Other4.8%

Education (25+)

33.7%

30.7%

31.4%

No HS diploma4.2%

HS diploma33.7%

Some college30.7%

Bachelor's+31.4%

Housing tenure

70.2%

29.8%

Owner70.2%

Renter29.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15147 in Verona, PA has changed in 5 years

Income

$55,253 → $66,757

up 20.8%

Population

16,361 → 15,798

down 3.4%

Renter share

32.7% → 29.8%

-2.9 pts

Bachelor's+

29.7% → 31.4%

+1.7 pts

Median household income grew from $55,253 to $66,757 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.8% shift. Headcount in the area went from 16,361 to 15,798 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.4% change. About 29.8% of households rent today, against 32.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 15147 covers Verona, PA. The median rent here is $1,333/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($66,757/yr), ZIP 15147 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15147?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,333/mo in ZIP 15147. The local median household income is $66,757/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15147?

Rent in ZIP 15147 has risen 4.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 15147 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15147 is one of the more affordable among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #199 of 261 at $1,333/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 15147 changed +4.2%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.