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ZIP 15216

Pop. 21,471·Allegheny County·194th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,366/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
-$599
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ZIP 15216 · $1,366
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,330/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
$16,392/yr
At $1,366/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15216 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 49.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,471
Median income
$80,313
Median age
40.9
Renters
35.4%
Age distribution
18.7%
22.7%
26.6%
13.1%
18.8%
Under 1818.7%
18–3422.7%
35–5426.6%
55–6413.1%
65+18.8%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
81%
White81%
Black8.6%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian1.8%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
22.8%
23.8%
49.7%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma22.8%
Some college23.8%
Bachelor's+49.7%
Housing tenure
64.6%
35.4%
Owner64.6%
Renter35.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15216 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,071 → $1,366
up 27.5%
Income
$66,770 → $80,313
up 20.3%
Population
22,449 → 21,471
down 4.4%
Renter share
38.1% → 35.4%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
48.2% → 49.7%
+1.5 pts
Median age
37.5 → 40.9
+3.4 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 15216 in Pittsburgh, PA has increased from $1,071 to $1,366, a 27.5% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 15216 in Pittsburgh, PA now reports about $80,313, up from $66,770 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 4.4% since 2021, moving from about 22,449 residents to roughly 21,471. Renters now make up 35.4% of households, compared with 38.1% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 15216 in Pittsburgh, PA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15216 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,366/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($80,313/yr), ZIP 15216 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15216?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15216 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,366. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15216 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15216's median rent of $1,366/mo is $599 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15216 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15216 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #194 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,366/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15216?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,366/mo in ZIP 15216. The local median household income is $80,313/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15216?

Rent in ZIP 15216 has increased 5.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15216 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15216 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,366/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($80,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15216 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15216 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.4% of ZIP 15216 households are renters, while 64.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15216 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15216 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15216 is more affordable than Pittsburgh overall. At $1,366/mo, it's $227 below the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15216 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15216 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,366/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 15216's median household income ($80,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15216 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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