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ZIP 15221

Pop. 29,374·Allegheny County·193rd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,371/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$594
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 15221 · $1,371
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$1,930
Research median
$1,400/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
$16,452/yr
At $1,371/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.8% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15221 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 41.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,374
Median income
$55,028
Median age
39
Renters
55.3%
Age distribution
18.6%
26%
23%
12.2%
20.2%
Under 1818.6%
18–3426%
35–5423%
55–6412.2%
65+20.2%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
46.1%
42.1%
White46.1%
Black42.1%
Hispanic4%
Asian1.8%
Other6%
Education (25+)
23.6%
29.2%
41.8%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma23.6%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+41.8%
Housing tenure
44.7%
55.3%
Owner44.7%
Renter55.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15221 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$925 → $1,371
up 48.2%
Income
$47,025 → $55,028
up 17.0%
Population
29,264 → 29,374
up 0.4%
Renter share
57.1% → 55.3%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
41.6% → 41.8%
+0.2 pts
Median age
41.9 → 39
-2.9 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 15221 in Pittsburgh, PA has increased by $446 per month, settling near $1,371 after starting the period at $925. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $47,025 in 2021 to $55,028 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 31.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 55.3% of households rent today, against 57.1% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 15221 in Pittsburgh, PA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15221 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,371/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($55,028/yr), ZIP 15221 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15221?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15221 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,371. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15221 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15221's median rent of $1,371/mo is $594 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15221 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15221 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #193 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,371/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15221?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,371/mo in ZIP 15221. The local median household income is $55,028/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15221?

Rent in ZIP 15221 has increased 16.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15221 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15221 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,371/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($55,028/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15221 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 15221 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.3% of ZIP 15221 households are renters, while 44.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 15221 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 15221 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15221 is more affordable than Pittsburgh overall. At $1,371/mo, it's $222 below the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15221 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15221 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,371/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 15221's median household income ($55,028/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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