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ZIP 15212

Pop. 27,652·Allegheny County·161st most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,465/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$500
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ZIP 15212 · $1,465
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,730
4 BR+
$1,860
Research median
$1,350/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
$17,580/yr
At $1,465/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15212 (Pittsburgh, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,652
Median income
$64,077
Median age
37.8
Renters
49.9%
Age distribution
16.3%
28%
25.9%
13.6%
16.2%
Under 1816.3%
18–3428%
35–5425.9%
55–6413.6%
65+16.2%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
63%
26.6%
White63%
Black26.6%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian1.4%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
26.8%
28.3%
37.7%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma26.8%
Some college28.3%
Bachelor's+37.7%
Housing tenure
50.1%
49.9%
Owner50.1%
Renter49.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15212 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,113 → $1,465
up 31.6%
Income
$53,882 → $64,077
up 18.9%
Population
28,461 → 27,652
down 2.8%
Renter share
50.7% → 49.9%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
33.3% → 37.7%
+4.4 pts
Median age
38.3 → 37.8
-0.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 15212 in Pittsburgh, PA paid around $1,113 a month. That figure now sits near $1,465, up 31.6% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $53,882 to $64,077 across the same window, up 18.9% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 15212 in Pittsburgh, PA losing about 809 residents over the five-year window, down 2.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.3% to 37.7% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 15212 in Pittsburgh, PA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15212 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,465/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($64,077/yr), ZIP 15212 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15212?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15212 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,465. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15212 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15212's median rent of $1,465/mo is $500 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15212 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15212 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #161 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,465/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15212?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,465/mo in ZIP 15212. The local median household income is $64,077/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15212?

Rent in ZIP 15212 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15212 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15212 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,465/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($64,077/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15212 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15212 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.9% of ZIP 15212 households are renters, while 50.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15212 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15212 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15212 is more affordable than Pittsburgh overall. At $1,465/mo, it's $128 below the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15212 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15212 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,465/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 15212's median household income ($64,077/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15212 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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