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ZIP 15204

Pop. 8,467·Allegheny County·188th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,391/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$574
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ZIP 15204 · $1,391
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,070
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,390
3 BR
$1,780
4 BR+
$1,910
Research median
$1,390/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
$16,692/yr
At $1,391/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15204 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,467
Median income
$59,420
Median age
37
Renters
29.8%
Age distribution
20.8%
26.6%
23.7%
16%
13%
Under 1820.8%
18–3426.6%
35–5423.7%
55–6416%
65+13%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
46.4%
42.5%
White46.4%
Black42.5%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian1%
Other8.1%
Education (25+)
27.1%
32.6%
30.4%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma27.1%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+30.4%
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 15204 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,395 → $59,420
up 25.4%
Population
8,124 → 8,467
up 4.2%
Renter share
34.6% → 29.8%
-4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
24.8% → 30.4%
+5.6 pts
Median age
37.8 → 37
-0.8 yrs

Median household income grew from $47,395 to $59,420 between 2021 and 2024, a 25.4% shift. Headcount in the area went from 8,124 to 8,467 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.2% change. About 29.8% of households rent today, against 34.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 24.8% to 30.4%.

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About renting in ZIP 15204

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15204 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,391/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($59,420/yr), ZIP 15204 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15204?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15204 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,391. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15204 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15204's median rent of $1,391/mo is $574 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15204 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15204 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #188 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,391/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15204?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,391/mo in ZIP 15204. The local median household income is $59,420/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15204?

Rent in ZIP 15204 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 15204 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15204 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,391/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($59,420/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15204 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15204 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.8% of ZIP 15204 households are renters, while 70.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15204 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15204 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15204 is more affordable than Pittsburgh overall. At $1,391/mo, it's $202 below the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15204 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15204 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,391/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 15204's median household income ($59,420/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15204 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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