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ZIP 15228

Pop. 18,236·Allegheny County·170th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,441/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$524
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ZIP 15228 · $1,441
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$1,960
Research median
$1,420/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,292/yr
At $1,441/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.5% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15228 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 68.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,236
Median income
$123,681
Median age
40.3
Renters
31.4%
Age distribution
26.1%
15%
31.2%
16%
Under 1826.1%
18–3415%
35–5431.2%
55–6411.6%
65+16%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
88.1%
White88.1%
Black1.3%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian3%
Other4%
Education (25+)
12.4%
18%
68.2%
No HS diploma1.5%
HS diploma12.4%
Some college18%
Bachelor's+68.2%
Housing tenure
68.6%
31.4%
Owner68.6%
Renter31.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15228 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$116,278 → $123,681
up 6.4%
Population
18,503 → 18,236
down 1.4%
Renter share
28.6% → 31.4%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
68% → 68.2%
+0.2 pts
Median age
41.8 → 40.3
-1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $116,278 to $123,681 across the same window, up 6.4% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 18,503 residents to roughly 18,236. Renters now make up 31.4% of households, compared with 28.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15228 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,441/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($123,681/yr), ZIP 15228 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15228?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15228 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,441. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15228 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15228's median rent of $1,441/mo is $524 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15228 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15228 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #170 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,441/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15228?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,441/mo in ZIP 15228. The local median household income is $123,681/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15228?

Rent in ZIP 15228 has increased 17.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15228 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15228 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,441/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($123,681/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15228 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15228 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.4% of ZIP 15228 households are renters, while 68.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15228 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15228 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15228 is more affordable than Pittsburgh overall. At $1,441/mo, it's $152 below the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15228 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15228 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,441/mo, rent takes ~14% of ZIP 15228's median household income ($123,681/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15228 14%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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