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ZIP 15233

Pop. 2,596·Allegheny County·202nd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,336/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$629
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 15233 · $1,336
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,730
4 BR+
$1,860
Research median
$1,350/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
$16,032/yr
At $1,336/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15233 (Pittsburgh, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 54.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,596
Median income
$78,750
Median age
35.4
Renters
54.1%
Age distribution
15.9%
32%
28.1%
12.1%
Under 1815.9%
18–3432%
35–5428.1%
55–6411.9%
65+12.1%
Gender
58.7%
41.3%
Male58.7%
Female41.3%
Race & ethnicity
51%
37.6%
White51%
Black37.6%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian0.6%
Other6.7%
Education (25+)
23.2%
19.2%
54.6%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma23.2%
Some college19.2%
Bachelor's+54.6%
Housing tenure
45.9%
54.1%
Owner45.9%
Renter54.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15233 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,497 → $78,750
up 47.2%
Population
3,079 → 2,596
down 15.7%
Renter share
56.2% → 54.1%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
41.2% → 54.6%
+13.4 pts
Median age
34.8 → 35.4
+0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $78,750 today, compared with $53,497 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 15233 in Pittsburgh, PA losing about 483 residents over the five-year window, down 15.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 56.2% to 54.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 41.2% to 54.6% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 15233

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15233 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,336/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($78,750/yr), ZIP 15233 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15233?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15233 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,336. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15233 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15233's median rent of $1,336/mo is $629 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15233 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15233 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #202 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,336/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15233?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,336/mo in ZIP 15233. The local median household income is $78,750/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15233?

Rent in ZIP 15233 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 15233 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15233 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,336/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($78,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15233 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15233 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.1% of ZIP 15233 households are renters, while 45.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 15233 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 15233 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15233 is more affordable than Pittsburgh overall. At $1,336/mo, it's $257 below the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15233 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15233 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,336/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 15233's median household income ($78,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15233 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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