ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 15220

Part of Pittsburgh, PA

Pop. 17,644·Allegheny County·190th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,370/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

-$562

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 15220 · $1,370

More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,160

1 BR

$1,250

2 BR

$1,510

3 BR

$1,930

4 BR+

$2,080

Research median

$1,510/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 15220 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 15220 changed +1.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($75,611) is $1,890 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,510); a 3-bedroom is $1,930.

Rank in Pittsburgh

8th cheapest of 30 ZIP codes in Pittsburgh.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 15136, 4 miles away, rents for 22% less ($1,070/mo), about $3,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 15220. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,440/yr

At $1,370/mo median

Location

CityPittsburgh

StatePA

CountyAllegheny County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15220 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 48.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

17,644

Median income

$75,611

Median age

37.9

Renters

44.8%

Age distribution

16.4%

29.5%

22.5%

12.5%

19.1%

Under 1816.4%

18–3429.5%

35–5422.5%

55–6412.5%

65+19.1%

Gender

49.8%

50.2%

Male49.8%

Female50.2%

Race & ethnicity

72.2%

13.7%

White72.2%

Black7.6%

Hispanic0.6%

Asian13.7%

Other5.9%

Education (25+)

24.2%

23.4%

48.7%

No HS diploma3.7%

HS diploma24.2%

Some college23.4%

Bachelor's+48.7%

Housing tenure

55.2%

44.8%

Owner55.2%

Renter44.8%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 15220 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,112 → $1,370

up 23.2%

Income

$75,363 → $75,611

up 0.3%

Population

18,313 → 17,644

down 3.7%

Renter share

46.1% → 44.8%

-1.3 pts

Bachelor's+

52.5% → 48.7%

-3.8 pts

The median rent in ZIP 15220 in Pittsburgh, PA stood at $1,112 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,370, reflecting a 23.2% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 15220 in Pittsburgh, PA now reports about $75,611, up from $75,363 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 3.7% since 2021, moving from about 18,313 residents to roughly 17,644. College-educated residents now make up 48.7% of adults here, versus 52.5% in 2021. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 15220 in Pittsburgh, PA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 15220 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,370/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($75,611/yr), ZIP 15220 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15220?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,370/mo in ZIP 15220. The local median household income is $75,611/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15220?

Rent in ZIP 15220 has risen 1.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

How does ZIP 15220 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15220 is one of the more affordable among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #190 of 261 at $1,370/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 15220 changed +1.9%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.