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ZIP 15219

Pop. 11,376·Allegheny County·95th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,772/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.4%
Month-over-Month
+5.0%
vs US Median
-$193
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ZIP 15219 · $1,772
More affordable than 54% 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
$21,264/yr
At $1,772/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.4% YoY, +5.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15219 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 37.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,376
Median income
$34,897
Median age
33
Renters
79.8%
Age distribution
22.3%
31.2%
20.5%
16.5%
Under 1822.3%
18–3431.2%
35–5420.5%
55–649.5%
65+16.5%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
26.1%
59.8%
White26.1%
Black59.8%
Hispanic5.9%
Asian4.3%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
29.8%
25.8%
37.8%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma29.8%
Some college25.8%
Bachelor's+37.8%
Housing tenure
20.2%
79.8%
Owner20.2%
Renter79.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15219 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,370 → $1,772
up 29.3%
Income
$28,191 → $34,897
up 23.8%
Population
10,453 → 11,376
up 8.8%
Renter share
74.8% → 79.8%
+5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
32% → 37.8%
+5.8 pts

The median rent in ZIP 15219 in Pittsburgh, PA stood at $1,370 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,772, reflecting a 29.3% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $34,897 today, compared with $28,191 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 8.8% since 2021, moving from about 10,453 residents to roughly 11,376. Renters now make up 79.8% of households, compared with 74.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 37.8% of adults here, versus 32% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15219 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,772/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 61% of local median household income ($34,897/yr), ZIP 15219 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15219?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15219 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,772. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15219 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15219's median rent of $1,772/mo is $193 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15219 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15219 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #95 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,772/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15219?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,772/mo in ZIP 15219. The local median household income is $34,897/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15219?

Rent in ZIP 15219 has increased 6.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15219 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15219 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,772/mo, rent takes approximately 61% of the local median household income ($34,897/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15219 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 15219 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 79.8% of ZIP 15219 households are renters, while 20.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 15219 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 15219 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15219 is pricier than Pittsburgh as a whole. At $1,772/mo, it's $179 above the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15219 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15219 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
61%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,772/mo, rent takes ~61% of ZIP 15219's median household income ($34,897/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15219 61%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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