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ZIP 15214

Pop. 14,048·Allegheny County·162nd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,462/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.7%
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
-$503
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 15214 · $1,462
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$1,900
Research median
$1,380/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
$17,544/yr
At $1,462/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.7% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15214 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,048
Median income
$61,645
Median age
39.4
Renters
34.9%
Age distribution
20.9%
23%
24.3%
13.5%
18.3%
Under 1820.9%
18–3423%
35–5424.3%
55–6413.5%
65+18.3%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
56.8%
34.3%
White56.8%
Black34.3%
Hispanic1.7%
Asian1.8%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
33.5%
27.1%
32.9%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma33.5%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+32.9%
Housing tenure
65.1%
34.9%
Owner65.1%
Renter34.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15214 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,721 → $61,645
up 14.8%
Population
14,935 → 14,048
down 5.9%
Renter share
34.6% → 34.9%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
31.8% → 32.9%
+1.1 pts
Median age
36.3 → 39.4
+3.1 yrs

Median household income rose from $53,721 to $61,645 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.8% shift. The population has contracted by 5.9% since 2021, moving from about 14,935 residents to roughly 14,048.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15214 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,462/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($61,645/yr), ZIP 15214 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15214?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15214 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,462. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15214 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15214's median rent of $1,462/mo is $503 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15214 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15214 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #162 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,462/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15214?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,462/mo in ZIP 15214. The local median household income is $61,645/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15214?

Rent in ZIP 15214 has increased 14.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15214 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15214 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,462/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($61,645/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15214 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15214 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.9% of ZIP 15214 households are renters, while 65.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15214 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15214 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15214 is more affordable than Pittsburgh overall. At $1,462/mo, it's $131 below the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15214 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15214 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,462/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 15214's median household income ($61,645/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15214 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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