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ZIP 15232

Pop. 11,349·Allegheny County·136th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,594/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.4%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$371
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 15232 · $1,594
More affordable than 67% 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
$19,128/yr
At $1,594/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.4% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15232 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 81.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,349
Median income
$66,582
Median age
29.4
Renters
72.4%
Age distribution
56.4%
17.8%
13.6%
Under 187.3%
18–3456.4%
35–5417.8%
55–644.9%
65+13.6%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
69.1%
16.1%
White69.1%
Black6.1%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian16.1%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
81.9%
No HS diploma0.9%
HS diploma7.9%
Some college9.3%
Bachelor's+81.9%
Housing tenure
27.6%
72.4%
Owner27.6%
Renter72.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15232 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,362 → $1,594
up 17.0%
Income
$61,938 → $66,582
up 7.5%
Population
11,905 → 11,349
down 4.7%
Renter share
71.9% → 72.4%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
82.6% → 81.9%
-0.7 pts
Median age
28.3 → 29.4
+1.1 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 15232 in Pittsburgh, PA has climbed from $1,362 to $1,594, a 17.0% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $61,938 to $66,582 across the same window, up 7.5% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 4.7% since 2021, moving from about 11,905 residents to roughly 11,349. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 15232 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 15232 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,594/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 29% of local median household income ($66,582/yr), ZIP 15232 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15232?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15232 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,594. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15232 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15232's median rent of $1,594/mo is $371 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15232 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15232 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #136 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,594/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15232?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,594/mo in ZIP 15232. The local median household income is $66,582/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15232?

Rent in ZIP 15232 has increased 2.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15232 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15232 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,594/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($66,582/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15232 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15232 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 72.4% of ZIP 15232 households are renters, while 27.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 15232 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 15232 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15232 is pricier than Pittsburgh as a whole. At $1,594/mo, it's $1 above the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15232 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15232 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,594/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 15232's median household income ($66,582/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15232 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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