ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 15205

Part of Crafton, PA

Pop. 24,060·Allegheny County·169th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,433/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

-$499

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ZIP 15205 · $1,433

More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 15205 usually run 1.6% below trend in January and 1.6% above it in July, about $46 a month apart at today's median. Based on 6 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 15205 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2019.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 15205 changed +1.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 15205 is 26.5% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($70,991) is $1,775 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,520); a 3-bedroom is $1,940.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 15136, 2 miles away, rents for 25% less ($1,070/mo), about $4,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 15205. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,196/yr

At $1,433/mo median

Location

CityCrafton

StatePA

CountyAllegheny County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% 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

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

$1,140 → $1,433

up 25.7%

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 25.7% since 2021, going from about $1,140 per month to roughly $1,433 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 19.1 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 15205 covers Crafton, PA. The median rent here is $1,433/mo as of October 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 increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,433/mo in ZIP 15205. The local median household income is $70,991/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15205?

Rent in ZIP 15205 has risen 1.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2019.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 15205?

Asking rents in ZIP 15205 are usually lowest in January, about 1.6% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.6% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $46 a month. This pattern comes from 6 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 15205 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15205 is in the middle among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #169 of 261 at $1,433/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 15205 changed +1.6%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

Income Affordability

24%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,433/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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-$363

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