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ZIP 15210

Pop. 25,227·Allegheny County·197th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,355/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$610
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 15210 · $1,355
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$1,850
Research median
$1,340/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
$16,260/yr
At $1,355/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15210 (Mount Oliver, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,227
Median income
$52,169
Median age
36.7
Renters
43.3%
Age distribution
22.4%
25.2%
25.1%
12.1%
15.2%
Under 1822.4%
18–3425.2%
35–5425.1%
55–6412.1%
65+15.2%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
50.6%
33.1%
White50.6%
Black33.1%
Hispanic9.3%
Asian1.3%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
38.8%
30.8%
22.5%
No HS diploma7.9%
HS diploma38.8%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+22.5%
Housing tenure
56.7%
43.3%
Owner56.7%
Renter43.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15210 in Mount Oliver, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$962 → $1,355
up 40.9%
Income
$41,065 → $52,169
up 27.0%
Population
26,964 → 25,227
down 6.4%
Renter share
46.8% → 43.3%
-3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
20.2% → 22.5%
+2.3 pts
Median age
35.8 → 36.7
+0.9 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 15210 in Mount Oliver, PA has climbed from $962 to $1,355, a 40.9% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $52,169 today, compared with $41,065 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 6.4% since 2021, moving from about 26,964 residents to roughly 25,227. Renters now make up 43.3% of households, compared with 46.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 22.5% of adults here, versus 20.2% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15210 covers Mount Oliver, PA. The median rent here is $1,355/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($52,169/yr), ZIP 15210 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15210?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15210 (Mount Oliver, PA) is $1,355. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15210 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15210's median rent of $1,355/mo is $610 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15210 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15210 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #197 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,355/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15210?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,355/mo in ZIP 15210. The local median household income is $52,169/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15210?

Rent in ZIP 15210 has increased 5.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15210 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15210 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,355/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($52,169/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15210 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 15210 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.3% of ZIP 15210 households are renters, while 56.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15210 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 15210 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15210 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,355/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 15210's median household income ($52,169/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15210 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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