ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 15227

Part of Brentwood, PA

Pop. 28,460·Allegheny County·235th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$1,155/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$777

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 15227 · $1,155

More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$850

1 BR

$910

2 BR

$1,100

3 BR

$1,410

4 BR+

$1,510

Research median

$1,100/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 15227 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 15227 changed +7.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 10 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($75,448) is $1,886 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,510).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 15132, 7 miles away, rents for 15% less ($976/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 15227. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,860/yr

At $1,155/mo median

Location

CityBrentwood

StatePA

CountyAllegheny County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15227 (Brentwood, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 35.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,460

Median income

$75,448

Median age

40.4

Renters

27.6%

Age distribution

19.9%

19%

27.8%

12.5%

20.7%

Under 1819.9%

18–3419%

35–5427.8%

55–6412.5%

65+20.7%

Gender

51.4%

48.6%

Male51.4%

Female48.6%

Race & ethnicity

78.8%

White78.8%

Black8.1%

Hispanic0.9%

Asian7%

Other5.2%

Education (25+)

31.1%

28.8%

35.2%

No HS diploma5%

HS diploma31.1%

Some college28.8%

Bachelor's+35.2%

Housing tenure

72.4%

27.6%

Owner72.4%

Renter27.6%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 15227 in Brentwood, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$981 → $1,155

up 17.7%

Income

$64,827 → $75,448

up 16.4%

Population

29,631 → 28,460

down 4.0%

Renter share

28.1% → 27.6%

-0.5 pts

Bachelor's+

32.2% → 35.2%

+3.0 pts

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 15227 in Brentwood, PA has climbed by $174 per month, settling near $1,155 after starting the period at $981. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 15227 in Brentwood, PA now reports about $75,448, up from $64,827 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 29,631 to 28,460 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 32.2% to 35.2%. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 15227 in Brentwood, PA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 15227 covers Brentwood, PA. The median rent here is $1,155/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($75,448/yr), ZIP 15227 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15227?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (about $22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,155/mo in ZIP 15227. The local median household income is $75,448/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15227?

Rent in ZIP 15227 has risen 7.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2023.

How does ZIP 15227 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15227 is one of the more affordable among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #235 of 261 at $1,155/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 15227 changed +7.1%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.