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ZIP 15215

Pop. 11,907·Allegheny County·181st most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,415/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
-$550
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 15215 · $1,415
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,980/yr
At $1,415/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15215 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,415/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($99,071/yr), ZIP 15215 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15215?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15215 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,415. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15215 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15215's median rent of $1,415/mo is $550 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15215 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15215 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #181 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,415/mo.

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 $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,415/mo in ZIP 15215. The local median household income is $99,071/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15215?

Rent in ZIP 15215 has decreased 2.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 15215 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15215 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,415/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($99,071/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15215 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15215 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.7% of ZIP 15215 households are renters, while 73.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15215 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15215 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15215 is more affordable than Pittsburgh overall. At $1,415/mo, it's $178 below the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15215 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15215 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,415/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 15215's median household income ($99,071/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15215 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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