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ZIP 15208

Pop. 10,094·Allegheny County·78th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,859/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+12.2%
vs US Median
-$106
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ZIP 15208 · $1,859
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,070
Research median
$1,500/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
$22,308/yr
At $1,859/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +12.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15208 (Pittsburgh, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 51.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,094
Median income
$63,086
Median age
35
Renters
48.9%
Age distribution
23.7%
26.3%
20.3%
19.5%
Under 1823.7%
18–3426.3%
35–5420.3%
55–6410.2%
65+19.5%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
40.4%
42.7%
White40.4%
Black42.7%
Hispanic4%
Asian3.1%
Other9.7%
Education (25+)
25.6%
18%
51.7%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma25.6%
Some college18%
Bachelor's+51.7%
Housing tenure
51.1%
48.9%
Owner51.1%
Renter48.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15208 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,833 → $63,086
up 29.2%
Population
9,153 → 10,094
up 10.3%
Renter share
48.2% → 48.9%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
45.4% → 51.7%
+6.3 pts
Median age
35.9 → 35
-0.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $48,833 to $63,086 across the same window, up 29.2% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 15208 in Pittsburgh, PA adding about 941 residents over the five-year window, up 10.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 45.4% to 51.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15208 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,859/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($63,086/yr), ZIP 15208 ranks as moderate 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 15208?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15208 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,859. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15208 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15208's median rent of $1,859/mo is $106 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15208 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15208 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #78 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,859/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15208?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,859/mo in ZIP 15208. The local median household income is $63,086/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15208?

Rent in ZIP 15208 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 15208 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15208 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,859/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($63,086/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15208 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 15208 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.9% of ZIP 15208 households are renters, while 51.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15208 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15208 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15208 is pricier than Pittsburgh as a whole. At $1,859/mo, it's $266 above the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15208 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15208 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,859/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 15208's median household income ($63,086/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15208 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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