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ZIP 15220

Pop. 17,644·Allegheny County·198th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,349/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.3%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$616
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 15220 · $1,349
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,188/yr
At $1,349/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 4.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.3% YoY, +0.0% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 15220 in Pittsburgh, PA now reports about $75,611, up from $75,363 in 2021. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15220 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,349/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($75,611/yr), ZIP 15220 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15220?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15220 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,349. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15220 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15220's median rent of $1,349/mo is $616 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15220 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15220 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #198 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,349/mo.

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 $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,349/mo in ZIP 15220. The local median household income is $75,611/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15220?

Rent in ZIP 15220 has decreased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 15220 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15220 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,349/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($75,611/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15220 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15220 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.8% of ZIP 15220 households are renters, while 55.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15220 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15220 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15220 is more affordable than Pittsburgh overall. At $1,349/mo, it's $244 below the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15220 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15220 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,349/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 15220's median household income ($75,611/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15220 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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