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ZIP 15226

Pop. 13,999·Allegheny County·189th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,381/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$584
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ZIP 15226 · $1,381
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,840
4 BR+
$1,980
Research median
$1,440/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
$16,572/yr
At $1,381/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15226 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 37.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,999
Median income
$73,321
Median age
40.4
Renters
33.2%
Age distribution
15.4%
26%
25.5%
12.9%
20.2%
Under 1815.4%
18–3426%
35–5425.5%
55–6412.9%
65+20.2%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
88.9%
White88.9%
Black3.9%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian2.7%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
29.6%
26.5%
37.2%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma29.6%
Some college26.5%
Bachelor's+37.2%
Housing tenure
66.8%
33.2%
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15226 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,629 → $73,321
up 8.4%
Population
13,725 → 13,999
up 2.0%
Renter share
30.7% → 33.2%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
32.6% → 37.2%
+4.6 pts
Median age
43.9 → 40.4
-3.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 15226 in Pittsburgh, PA now reports about $73,321, up from $67,629 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 13,725 to 13,999 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% change. About 33.2% of households rent today, against 30.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 32.6% to 37.2%.

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About renting in ZIP 15226

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15226 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,381/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($73,321/yr), ZIP 15226 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15226?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15226 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,381. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15226 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15226's median rent of $1,381/mo is $584 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15226 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15226 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #189 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,381/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15226?

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 $1,381/mo in ZIP 15226. The local median household income is $73,321/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15226?

Rent in ZIP 15226 has increased 3.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15226 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15226 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,381/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($73,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15226 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15226 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.2% of ZIP 15226 households are renters, while 66.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15226 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15226 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15226 is more affordable than Pittsburgh overall. At $1,381/mo, it's $212 below the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15226 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15226 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,381/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 15226's median household income ($73,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15226 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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