ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 15219

Part of Pittsburgh, PA

Pop. 11,376·Allegheny County·75th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,839/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$93

Reported rents

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ZIP 15219 · $1,839

More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 15219 usually run 2.4% below trend in December and 3% above it in August, about $99 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 15219 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 15219 changed +6.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($34,897) is $872 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,060).

Rank in Pittsburgh

26th cheapest of 30 ZIP codes in Pittsburgh.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 15212, 1 mile away, rents for 19% less ($1,496/mo), about $4,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 15219. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,068/yr

At $1,839/mo median

Location

CityPittsburgh

StatePA

CountyAllegheny County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, +0.9% 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

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

$1,433 → $1,839

up 28.3%

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 $1,433 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,839, reflecting a 28.3% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 15219 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,839/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 63% of local median household income ($34,897/yr), ZIP 15219 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $74,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,839/mo in ZIP 15219. The local median household income is $34,897/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15219?

Rent in ZIP 15219 has risen 6.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 15219?

Asking rents in ZIP 15219 are usually lowest in December, about 2.4% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 3% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $99 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 15219 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15219 is one of the pricier among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #75 of 261 at $1,839/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 15219 changed +6.0%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.