ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 15215

Part of Pittsburgh, PA

Pop. 11,907·Allegheny County·140th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,543/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.2%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

-$389

Reported rents

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ZIP 15215 · $1,543

More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,010

1 BR

$1,090

2 BR

$1,310

3 BR

$1,670

4 BR+

$1,800

Research median

$1,310/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 15215 changed +7.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($99,071) is $2,477 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,800).

Rank in Pittsburgh

17th cheapest of 30 ZIP codes in Pittsburgh.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 15209, 3 miles away, rents for 31% less ($1,064/mo), about $5,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 15215. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,516/yr

At $1,543/mo median

Location

CityPittsburgh

StatePA

CountyAllegheny County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15215 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

11,907

Median income

$99,071

Median age

40.7

Renters

26.7%

Age distribution

24%

17.1%

27.4%

12.1%

19.5%

Under 1824%

18–3417.1%

35–5427.4%

55–6412.1%

65+19.5%

Gender

51.1%

48.9%

Male51.1%

Female48.9%

Race & ethnicity

86.5%

White86.5%

Black2.8%

Hispanic2.6%

Asian5.4%

Other2.7%

Education (25+)

18.2%

17.1%

59%

No HS diploma5.6%

HS diploma18.2%

Some college17.1%

Bachelor's+59%

Housing tenure

73.3%

26.7%

Owner73.3%

Renter26.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15215 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Income

$81,004 → $99,071

up 22.3%

Population

12,966 → 11,907

down 8.2%

Renter share

26.2% → 26.7%

+0.5 pts

Bachelor's+

55.7% → 59%

+3.3 pts

Median age

41.3 → 40.7

-0.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $81,004 to $99,071 across the same window, up 22.3% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 15215 in Pittsburgh, PA losing about 1,059 residents over the five-year window, down 8.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 55.7% to 59% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 15215 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,543/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($99,071/yr), ZIP 15215 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15215?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,543/mo in ZIP 15215. The local median household income is $99,071/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15215?

Rent in ZIP 15215 has risen 7.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 15215 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15215 is in the middle among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #140 of 261 at $1,543/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 15215 changed +7.2%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.