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ZIP 15202

Pop. 19,564·Allegheny County·238th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,167/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$798
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ZIP 15202 · $1,167
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$1,900
Research median
$1,380/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
$14,004/yr
At $1,167/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.8% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15202 (Pittsburgh, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 46.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,564
Median income
$68,287
Median age
38.7
Renters
48%
Age distribution
17.8%
24.3%
27.2%
12.2%
18.5%
Under 1817.8%
18–3424.3%
35–5427.2%
55–6412.2%
65+18.5%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
83.5%
White83.5%
Black9.3%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian1.2%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
24.5%
25.5%
46.7%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma24.5%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+46.7%
Housing tenure
52%
48%
Owner52%
Renter48%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15202 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$886 → $1,167
up 31.7%
Income
$57,551 → $68,287
up 18.7%
Population
20,028 → 19,564
down 2.3%
Renter share
48.9% → 48%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
44.1% → 46.7%
+2.6 pts
Median age
38 → 38.7
+0.7 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 15202 in Pittsburgh, PA stood at $886 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,167, reflecting a 31.7% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $57,551 to $68,287 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.7% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 20,028 residents to roughly 19,564. College-educated residents now make up 46.7% of adults here, versus 44.1% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 15202 in Pittsburgh, PA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15202 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,167/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($68,287/yr), ZIP 15202 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15202?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15202 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,167. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15202 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15202's median rent of $1,167/mo is $798 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15202 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15202 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #238 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,167/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15202?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,167/mo in ZIP 15202. The local median household income is $68,287/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15202?

Rent in ZIP 15202 has increased 5.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15202 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15202 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,167/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($68,287/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15202 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15202 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48% of ZIP 15202 households are renters, while 52% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15202 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15202 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15202 is more affordable than Pittsburgh overall. At $1,167/mo, it's $426 below the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15202 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15202 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,167/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 15202's median household income ($68,287/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15202 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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