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ZIP 15235

Pop. 33,951·Allegheny County·175th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,431/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$534
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ZIP 15235 · $1,431
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,330/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
$17,172/yr
At $1,431/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.1% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15235 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 34.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,951
Median income
$67,240
Median age
43.8
Renters
25.2%
Age distribution
19.5%
19.1%
23.8%
13.5%
24%
Under 1819.5%
18–3419.1%
35–5423.8%
55–6413.5%
65+24%
Gender
44.2%
55.8%
Male44.2%
Female55.8%
Race & ethnicity
52.6%
37.9%
White52.6%
Black37.9%
Hispanic2.2%
Asian0.7%
Other6.5%
Education (25+)
29.7%
30.7%
34.8%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma29.7%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+34.8%
Housing tenure
74.8%
25.2%
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15235 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$975 → $1,431
up 46.8%
Income
$57,535 → $67,240
up 16.9%
Population
35,104 → 33,951
down 3.3%
Renter share
28.7% → 25.2%
-3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
36.5% → 34.8%
-1.7 pts
Median age
42 → 43.8
+1.8 yrs

Rent in ZIP 15235 in Pittsburgh, PA has climbed 46.8% since 2021, going from about $975 per month to roughly $1,431 today. Household income in the area moved from $57,535 to $67,240 across the same window, up 16.9% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 29.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 35,104 to 33,951 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.3% change. About 25.2% of households rent today, against 28.7% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 15235 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 15235 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,431/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($67,240/yr), ZIP 15235 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15235?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15235 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,431. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15235 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15235's median rent of $1,431/mo is $534 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15235 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15235 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #175 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,431/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15235?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,431/mo in ZIP 15235. The local median household income is $67,240/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15235?

Rent in ZIP 15235 has increased 12.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15235 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15235 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,431/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($67,240/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15235 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15235 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.2% of ZIP 15235 households are renters, while 74.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15235 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15235 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15235 is more affordable than Pittsburgh overall. At $1,431/mo, it's $162 below the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15235 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15235 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,431/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 15235's median household income ($67,240/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15235 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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