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ZIP 15217

Pop. 25,795·Allegheny County·134th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,622/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
-$343
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ZIP 15217 · $1,622
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,230
Research median
$1,620/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
$19,464/yr
At $1,622/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.0% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15217 (Pittsburgh, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 77.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,795
Median income
$95,668
Median age
38
Renters
47.1%
Age distribution
17.3%
27.8%
24.7%
19.5%
Under 1817.3%
18–3427.8%
35–5424.7%
55–6410.7%
65+19.5%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
74.2%
White74.2%
Black3.5%
Hispanic5.2%
Asian11.5%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
77.3%
No HS diploma2.5%
HS diploma8.5%
Some college11.7%
Bachelor's+77.3%
Housing tenure
52.9%
47.1%
Owner52.9%
Renter47.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15217 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,295 → $1,622
up 25.3%
Income
$79,279 → $95,668
up 20.7%
Population
26,409 → 25,795
down 2.3%
Renter share
48% → 47.1%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
73.2% → 77.3%
+4.1 pts
Median age
37.2 → 38
+0.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 15217 in Pittsburgh, PA has shifted from $1,295 to $1,622, up 25.3% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 15217 in Pittsburgh, PA now reports about $95,668, up from $79,279 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 15217 in Pittsburgh, PA losing about 614 residents over the five-year window, down 2.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 73.2% to 77.3% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 15217 in Pittsburgh, PA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15217 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,622/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($95,668/yr), ZIP 15217 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15217?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15217 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,622. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15217 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15217's median rent of $1,622/mo is $343 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15217 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15217 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #134 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,622/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15217?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,622/mo in ZIP 15217. The local median household income is $95,668/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15217?

Rent in ZIP 15217 has increased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15217 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15217 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,622/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($95,668/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15217 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15217 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.1% of ZIP 15217 households are renters, while 52.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15217 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15217 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15217 is pricier than Pittsburgh as a whole. At $1,622/mo, it's $29 above the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15217 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15217 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,622/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 15217's median household income ($95,668/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15217 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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