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ZIP 15301

Pop. 50,348·Washington County·255th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$991/mo
Year-over-Year
-13.4%
Month-over-Month
-10.1%
vs US Median
-$974
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 15301 · $991
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$920
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,200/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
$11,892/yr
At $991/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyWashington County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 13.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-13.4% YoY, -10.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15301 (Washington, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,348
Median income
$70,473
Median age
43.6
Renters
33.2%
Age distribution
18.8%
20.5%
23.3%
15.2%
22.3%
Under 1818.8%
18–3420.5%
35–5423.3%
55–6415.2%
65+22.3%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
86.8%
White86.8%
Black5.9%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian1.1%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
40.7%
25.4%
26.5%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma40.7%
Some college25.4%
Bachelor's+26.5%
Housing tenure
66.8%
33.2%
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15301 in Washington, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,902 → $70,473
up 12.0%
Population
49,802 → 50,348
up 1.1%
Renter share
30.9% → 33.2%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
27.2% → 26.5%
-0.7 pts
Median age
45.5 → 43.6
-1.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $70,473 today, compared with $62,902 five years earlier. The population has grown by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 49,802 residents to roughly 50,348. Renters now make up 33.2% of households, compared with 30.9% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15301 covers Washington, PA. The median rent here is $991/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($70,473/yr), ZIP 15301 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 13.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15301?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15301 (Washington, PA) is $991. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15301's median rent of $991/mo is $974 (50%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15301 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15301 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #255 out of 270 ZIPs at $991/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $991/mo in ZIP 15301. The local median household income is $70,473/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15301?

Rent in ZIP 15301 has decreased 13.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 15301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15301 is considered very affordable for renters. At $991/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($70,473/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15301 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.2% of ZIP 15301 households are renters, while 66.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15301 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15301 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 15301 is pricier than Washington as a whole. At $991/mo, it's $51 above the Washington citywide median of $940/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15301 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $991/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 15301's median household income ($70,473/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15301 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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