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ZIP 15229

Pop. 15,188·Allegheny County·94th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,779/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
-$186
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ZIP 15229 · $1,779
More affordable than 53% 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

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
$21,348/yr
At $1,779/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.7% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15229 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 47.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,188
Median income
$90,703
Median age
38.2
Renters
29.9%
Age distribution
20.6%
23.8%
27.6%
16.5%
Under 1820.6%
18–3423.8%
35–5427.6%
55–6411.4%
65+16.5%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
84.9%
White84.9%
Black2.1%
Hispanic6%
Asian2.8%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
21.4%
26.9%
47.8%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma21.4%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+47.8%
Housing tenure
70.1%
29.9%
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15229 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,030 → $90,703
up 25.9%
Population
15,425 → 15,188
down 1.5%
Renter share
25.6% → 29.9%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
40.3% → 47.8%
+7.5 pts

Median household income climbed from $72,030 to $90,703 between 2021 and 2024, a 25.9% shift. Census counts show ZIP 15229 in Pittsburgh, PA losing about 237 residents over the five-year window, down 1.5% on net. The renter share has risen from 25.6% to 29.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 40.3% to 47.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15229 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,779/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 24% of local median household income ($90,703/yr), ZIP 15229 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15229?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15229 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,779. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15229 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15229's median rent of $1,779/mo is $186 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15229 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15229 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #94 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,779/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15229?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,779/mo in ZIP 15229. The local median household income is $90,703/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15229?

Rent in ZIP 15229 has increased 19.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15229 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15229 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,779/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($90,703/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15229 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15229 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.9% of ZIP 15229 households are renters, while 70.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15229 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15229 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15229 is pricier than Pittsburgh as a whole. At $1,779/mo, it's $186 above the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15229 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15229 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,779/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 15229's median household income ($90,703/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15229 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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