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ZIP 15690

Pop. 8,985·Westmoreland County·267th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$850/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-14.1%
vs US Median
-$1,115
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 15690 · $850
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$730
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,270
4 BR+
$1,370
Research median
$990/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
$10,200/yr
At $850/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyWestmoreland County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -14.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 15690 (Vandergrift, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,985
Median income
$55,457
Median age
40.3
Renters
34.4%
Age distribution
25.5%
17.8%
23.6%
13.8%
19.3%
Under 1825.5%
18–3417.8%
35–5423.6%
55–6413.8%
65+19.3%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
89.4%
White89.4%
Black1.9%
Hispanic1.9%
Other6.7%
Education (25+)
44.6%
35.2%
13.6%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma44.6%
Some college35.2%
Bachelor's+13.6%
Housing tenure
65.6%
34.4%
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 15690 in Vandergrift, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,336 → $55,457
up 10.2%
Population
9,239 → 8,985
down 2.7%
Renter share
39.2% → 34.4%
-4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
14.9% → 13.6%
-1.3 pts
Median age
43 → 40.3
-2.7 yrs

Median household income climbed from $50,336 to $55,457 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.2% shift. Census counts show ZIP 15690 in Vandergrift, PA losing about 254 residents over the five-year window, down 2.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 39.2% to 34.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 15690 covers Vandergrift, PA. The median rent here is $850/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($55,457/yr), ZIP 15690 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 15690?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 15690 (Vandergrift, PA) is $850. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 15690 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 15690's median rent of $850/mo is $1,115 (57%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 15690 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 15690 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #267 out of 270 ZIPs at $850/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 15690?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $34,000/year (~$16/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $850/mo in ZIP 15690. The local median household income is $55,457/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 15690?

Rent in ZIP 15690 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 15690 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 15690 is considered very affordable for renters. At $850/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($55,457/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 15690 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 15690 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.4% of ZIP 15690 households are renters, while 65.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 15690 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 15690 compare to the rest of Vandergrift?

ZIP 15690 sits right at the Vandergrift citywide median of $850/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 15690 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 15690 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $850/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 15690's median household income ($55,457/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 15690 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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