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ZIP 15201

Pop. 13,333·Allegheny County·59th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,961/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$4
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ZIP 15201 · $1,961
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,470
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,260
4 BR+
$2,440
Research median
$1,770/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
$23,532/yr
At $1,961/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15201 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 66.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,333
Median income
$93,231
Median age
34.5
Renters
44.5%
Age distribution
42.2%
24.2%
15.6%
Under 188.8%
18–3442.2%
35–5424.2%
55–649.1%
65+15.6%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
76.4%
12.7%
White76.4%
Black12.7%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian4.3%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
15.1%
15%
66.5%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma15.1%
Some college15%
Bachelor's+66.5%
Housing tenure
55.5%
44.5%
Owner55.5%
Renter44.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15201 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,522 → $1,961
up 28.8%
Income
$74,983 → $93,231
up 24.3%
Population
13,057 → 13,333
up 2.1%
Renter share
44.9% → 44.5%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
57.6% → 66.5%
+8.9 pts
Median age
35.5 → 34.5
-1.0 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 15201 in Pittsburgh, PA paid around $1,522 a month. That figure now sits near $1,961, up 28.8% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $74,983 in 2021 to $93,231 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 15201 in Pittsburgh, PA adding about 276 residents over the five-year window, up 2.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 57.6% to 66.5% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 15201 in Pittsburgh, PA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15201 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,961/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($93,231/yr), ZIP 15201 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15201 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,961. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15201's median rent of $1,961/mo is $4 (0%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15201 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15201 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #59 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,961/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,961/mo in ZIP 15201. The local median household income is $93,231/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15201?

Rent in ZIP 15201 has increased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15201 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,961/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($93,231/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15201 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.5% of ZIP 15201 households are renters, while 55.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15201 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15201 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15201 is pricier than Pittsburgh as a whole. At $1,961/mo, it's $368 above the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,961/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 15201's median household income ($93,231/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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