Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
31%
Zelienople, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,318
Population
4,043
Renter Mix
51% Rent
A unique name for a unique Pennsylvania town
Rural
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Outdoors
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Nature
Nestled between Connoquenessing Creek and Interstate 79, Zelienople is a modestly-sized borough that mixes small-town charm with big city amenities and character. Zelienople’s charming downtown area mixes long-standing buildings and locally owned businesses for an overall old world feel. Local watering holes, breweries, cafes, and pharmacies are all within steps of one another. No matter where your apartment or rental is in Zelienople, you’ll enjoy incredible convenience thanks to the town’s imminent walkability. Community parks add to the laidback atmosphere, and with Indian Brave Campground just across the creek, it’s easy to enjoy the surrounding outdoors here.
Festivals fill the streets all summer long, moving into autumn with attractions like Fall Fest. If you’re looking for community and outdoor beauty in west Pennsylvania, look here.
Explore the City
The amphitheater at Zelienople Community Park hosts concerts and community events.
Pick up dinner and fresh goods at Zelienople Open Air Market.
Colorful murals add artistic flair to Zelienople’s walkable downtown.
There is something for everyone to enjoy at A Nightmare on Spring Street.
Zelienople’s welcoming neighborhoods are perfect for walks and outdoor activities.
Zelienople is a popular small town known for its charm and thriving business district.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,235
Average: $80,873
Education
1,719
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,147
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Zelienople has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Zelienople, PA is $1,265 for a studio, $1,314 for one bedroom, $1,278 for two bedrooms, and $1,540 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Zelienople has increased by 14.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,314/month
576 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Zelienople, PA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
714 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- McConnells Mill State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.