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ZIP 15222

Pop. 5,725·Allegheny County·50th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,007/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
+$42
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ZIP 15222 · $2,007
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,500
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,950
3 BR
$2,490
4 BR+
$2,690
Research median
$1,950/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
$24,084/yr
At $2,007/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.7% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15222 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 77.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,725
Median income
$114,167
Median age
31.6
Renters
86.6%
Age distribution
53.5%
23.3%
Under 181.9%
18–3453.5%
35–5423.3%
55–649.4%
65+11.9%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
71%
12%
White71%
Black9%
Hispanic3%
Asian12%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
13.1%
77.4%
HS diploma9.4%
Some college13.1%
Bachelor's+77.4%
Housing tenure
13.4%
86.6%
Owner13.4%
Renter86.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15222 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,564 → $2,007
up 28.3%
Income
$109,426 → $114,167
up 4.3%
Population
5,664 → 5,725
up 1.1%
Renter share
83.5% → 86.6%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
77.3% → 77.4%
+0.1 pts

Rent in ZIP 15222 in Pittsburgh, PA has climbed 28.3% since 2021, going from about $1,564 per month to roughly $2,007 today. Household income in the area moved from $109,426 to $114,167 across the same window, up 4.3% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 24.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 5,664 to 5,725 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. About 86.6% of households rent today, against 83.5% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 15222 in Pittsburgh, PA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15222 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $2,007/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,950/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($114,167/yr), ZIP 15222 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15222?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15222 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $2,007. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15222 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15222's median rent of $2,007/mo is $42 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15222 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15222 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #50 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $2,007/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15222?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,007/mo in ZIP 15222. The local median household income is $114,167/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15222?

Rent in ZIP 15222 has increased 1.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15222 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15222 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,007/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($114,167/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15222 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15222 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 86.6% of ZIP 15222 households are renters, while 13.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 15222 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 15222 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15222 is pricier than Pittsburgh as a whole. At $2,007/mo, it's $414 above the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15222 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15222 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,007/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 15222's median household income ($114,167/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15222 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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