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ZIP 15209

Pop. 12,328·Allegheny County·235th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,188/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
-5.0%
vs US Median
-$777
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 15209 · $1,188
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,740
Research median
$1,260/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
$14,256/yr
At $1,188/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.3% YoY, -5.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15209 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 36.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,328
Median income
$85,542
Median age
45.4
Renters
25.6%
Age distribution
14.4%
24.3%
24.3%
17.4%
19.5%
Under 1814.4%
18–3424.3%
35–5424.3%
55–6417.4%
65+19.5%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
94%
White94%
Black3.1%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
33.1%
25.9%
36.3%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma33.1%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+36.3%
Housing tenure
74.4%
25.6%
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15209 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,267 → $85,542
up 27.2%
Population
11,743 → 12,328
up 5.0%
Renter share
24% → 25.6%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
32.5% → 36.3%
+3.8 pts
Median age
46.1 → 45.4
-0.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $85,542 today, compared with $67,267 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 11,743 to 12,328 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% change. About 25.6% of households rent today, against 24% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 32.5% to 36.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15209 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,188/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($85,542/yr), ZIP 15209 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15209?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15209 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,188. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15209 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15209's median rent of $1,188/mo is $777 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15209 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15209 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #235 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,188/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15209?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,188/mo in ZIP 15209. The local median household income is $85,542/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15209?

Rent in ZIP 15209 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 15209 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15209 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,188/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($85,542/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15209 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15209 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.6% of ZIP 15209 households are renters, while 74.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15209 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15209 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15209 is more affordable than Pittsburgh overall. At $1,188/mo, it's $405 below the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15209 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15209 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,188/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 15209's median household income ($85,542/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15209 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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