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ZIP 15234

Pop. 14,014·Allegheny County·129th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,634/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$331
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ZIP 15234 · $1,634
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,050
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,620
4 BR+
$1,750
Research median
$1,270/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
$19,608/yr
At $1,634/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.2% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15234 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority owner-occupied, 40.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,014
Median income
$78,366
Median age
40.8
Renters
29.5%
Age distribution
16.9%
26.1%
24.5%
12.8%
19.7%
Under 1816.9%
18–3426.1%
35–5424.5%
55–6412.8%
65+19.7%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
89.9%
White89.9%
Black2%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian2%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
24.5%
31.7%
40.4%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma24.5%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+40.4%
Housing tenure
70.5%
29.5%
Owner70.5%
Renter29.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15234 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,139 → $78,366
up 13.3%
Population
14,006 → 14,014
up 0.1%
Renter share
28.4% → 29.5%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
37.1% → 40.4%
+3.3 pts
Median age
42.5 → 40.8
-1.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $78,366 today, compared with $69,139 five years earlier. College-educated residents now make up 40.4% of adults here, versus 37.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15234 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,634/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($78,366/yr), ZIP 15234 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15234?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15234 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,634. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15234 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15234's median rent of $1,634/mo is $331 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15234 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15234 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #129 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,634/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15234?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,634/mo in ZIP 15234. The local median household income is $78,366/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15234?

Rent in ZIP 15234 has increased 12.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15234 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15234 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,634/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($78,366/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15234 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15234 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.5% of ZIP 15234 households are renters, while 70.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15234 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15234 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15234 is pricier than Pittsburgh as a whole. At $1,634/mo, it's $41 above the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15234 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15234 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,634/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 15234's median household income ($78,366/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15234 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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