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U.S. ZIP Code · PA15038

Washington County · Pittsburgh, PA

Typical home value

$93,596[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.6%
5-year / yr
-0.6%
10-year / yr
+4.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-67.1%
vs metro
-48.0%
vs state
-59.9%
ZIP 15038 location in PA
Location of ZIP 15038 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 15038 is worth $93,596 — 48.0% below the Pittsburgh, PA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
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Typical annual tax
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#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Washington County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
279[3]
Median household income
$31,824[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Washington County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+100[5]
Moved in
4,423
Moved out
4,323

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$473
Loan principal$74,877
Down payment$18,719
Total interest paid$95,501

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$645
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
7th percentile[1]
Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 15038?
The typical home in 15038 is worth $93,596, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 15038?
Home values in 15038 are down 2.6% over the past year, and down 0.6% a year over five years.
Who lives in 15038?
ZIP code 15038 has a population of 279 and a median household income of $31,824.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • New Salem CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $94,237
    Gross yield
  • Twilight, PA

    Typical home
    $92,789
    Gross yield
  • PA

    Typical home
    $95,714
    Gross yield
  • Pitcairn, PA

    Typical home
    $91,048
    Gross yield
  • Glassport, PA

    Typical home
    $96,266
    Gross yield
    13.6%
  • Hiller CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $90,789
    Gross yield

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