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ZIP 15241

Pop. 22,294·Allegheny County·89th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,796/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.6%
Month-over-Month
+4.9%
vs US Median
-$169
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ZIP 15241 · $1,796
More affordable than 52% 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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,552/yr
At $1,796/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyAllegheny County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.6% YoY, +4.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15241 (Pittsburgh, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 72.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,294
Median income
$153,936
Median age
43.9
Renters
16.3%
Age distribution
24.6%
13.3%
28%
14.1%
20.1%
Under 1824.6%
18–3413.3%
35–5428%
55–6414.1%
65+20.1%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
86.3%
White86.3%
Black1.2%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian8%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
14.2%
72.4%
No HS diploma1.7%
HS diploma11.6%
Some college14.2%
Bachelor's+72.4%
Housing tenure
83.7%
16.3%
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15241 in Pittsburgh, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$131,809 → $153,936
up 16.8%
Population
21,672 → 22,294
up 2.9%
Renter share
13.2% → 16.3%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
70.2% → 72.4%
+2.2 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 15241 in Pittsburgh, PA now reports about $153,936, up from $131,809 in 2021. The population has grown by 2.9% since 2021, moving from about 21,672 residents to roughly 22,294. Renters now make up 16.3% of households, compared with 13.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 72.4% of adults here, versus 70.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15241 covers Pittsburgh, PA. The median rent here is $1,796/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 14% of local median household income ($153,936/yr), ZIP 15241 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15241?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15241 (Pittsburgh, PA) is $1,796. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15241 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15241's median rent of $1,796/mo is $169 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15241 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15241 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #89 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,796/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15241?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,796/mo in ZIP 15241. The local median household income is $153,936/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15241?

Rent in ZIP 15241 has increased 13.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15241 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15241 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,796/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($153,936/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15241 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15241 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.3% of ZIP 15241 households are renters, while 83.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15241 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15241 compare to the rest of Pittsburgh?

ZIP 15241 is pricier than Pittsburgh as a whole. At $1,796/mo, it's $203 above the Pittsburgh citywide median of $1,593/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15241 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15241 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,796/mo, rent takes ~14% of ZIP 15241's median household income ($153,936/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15241 14%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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