ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 15301

Part of Washington, PA

Pop. 50,348·Washington County·253rd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$996/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.5%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

-$936

Reported rents

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ZIP 15301 · $996

More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 15301 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 15301 changed +6.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($70,473) is $1,762 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,650).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 15301. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$11,952/yr

At $996/mo median

Location

CityWashington

StatePA

CountyWashington County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, +0.8% 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%

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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$793 → $996

up 25.6%

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

The median rent in ZIP 15301 in Washington, PA stood at $793 in 2022 and currently runs about $996, reflecting a 25.6% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $70,473 today, compared with $62,902 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. 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. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 15301 covers Washington, PA. The median rent here is $996/mo as of October 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 increased 6.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 (about $19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $996/mo in ZIP 15301. The local median household income is $70,473/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15301?

Rent in ZIP 15301 has risen 6.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

How does ZIP 15301 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15301 is one of the more affordable among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #253 of 261 at $996/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 15301 changed +6.5%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.