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ZIP 15205

Part of Crafton, PA
Pop. 24,060·Allegheny County·182nd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,414/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
-$551
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 15205 · $1,414
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,520
3 BR
$1,940
4 BR+
$2,090
Research median
$1,520/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
$16,968/yr
At $1,414/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
Rent Market Meter
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 (-0.1% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15205 (Crafton, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 39.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,060
Median income
$70,991
Median age
38
Renters
45.5%
Age distribution
20%
25.3%
24.8%
12%
17.8%
Under 1820%
18–3425.3%
35–5424.8%
55–6412%
65+17.8%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
73.6%
12.3%
White73.6%
Black12.3%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian6.3%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
27.5%
27.9%
39.3%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma27.5%
Some college27.9%
Bachelor's+39.3%
Housing tenure
54.5%
45.5%
Owner54.5%
Renter45.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15205 in Crafton, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,197 → $1,414
up 18.1%
Income
$66,594 → $70,991
up 6.6%
Population
23,410 → 24,060
up 2.8%
Renter share
42.8% → 45.5%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
38.8% → 39.3%
+0.5 pts
Median age
37.4 → 38
+0.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 15205 in Crafton, PA has climbed 18.1% since 2021, going from about $1,197 per month to roughly $1,414 today. Household income in the area moved from $66,594 to $70,991 across the same window, up 6.6% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 11.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 23,410 to 24,060 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.8% change. About 45.5% of households rent today, against 42.8% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 15205 in Crafton, PA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15205 covers Crafton, PA. The median rent here is $1,414/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($70,991/yr), ZIP 15205 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15205?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15205 (Crafton, PA) is $1,414. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15205's median rent of $1,414/mo is $551 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15205 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15205 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #182 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,414/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,414/mo in ZIP 15205. The local median household income is $70,991/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15205?

Rent in ZIP 15205 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 15205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15205 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,414/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($70,991/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15205 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.5% of ZIP 15205 households are renters, while 54.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15205 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 15205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15205 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,414/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 15205's median household income ($70,991/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15205 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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