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ZIP 15601

Pop. 56,425·Westmoreland County·239th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,164/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$801
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 15601 · $1,164
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,610
Research median
$1,170/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
$13,968/yr
At $1,164/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyWestmoreland County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 2.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15601 (Greensburg, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 40.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
56,425
Median income
$78,555
Median age
46
Renters
24.9%
Age distribution
16.6%
21.2%
23%
14.1%
25.1%
Under 1816.6%
18–3421.2%
35–5423%
55–6414.1%
65+25.1%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
92.4%
White92.4%
Black2.4%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.9%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
29.6%
26.3%
40.3%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma29.6%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+40.3%
Housing tenure
75.1%
24.9%
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15601 in Greensburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,278 → $78,555
up 22.2%
Population
56,589 → 56,425
down 0.3%
Renter share
25.5% → 24.9%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
37.6% → 40.3%
+2.7 pts
Median age
46.6 → 46
-0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $78,555 today, compared with $64,278 five years earlier. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 37.6% to 40.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15601 covers Greensburg, PA. The median rent here is $1,164/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($78,555/yr), ZIP 15601 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15601 (Greensburg, PA) is $1,164. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15601's median rent of $1,164/mo is $801 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15601 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15601 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #239 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,164/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,164/mo in ZIP 15601. The local median household income is $78,555/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15601?

Rent in ZIP 15601 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 15601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15601 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,164/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($78,555/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15601 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.9% of ZIP 15601 households are renters, while 75.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15601 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15601 compare to the rest of Greensburg?

ZIP 15601 is more affordable than Greensburg overall. At $1,164/mo, it's $5 below the Greensburg citywide median of $1,169/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,164/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 15601's median household income ($78,555/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15601 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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