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U.S. ZIP Code · PA15208

Allegheny County · Pittsburgh, PA

Typical home value

$156,533[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-12.6%
5-year / yr
-4.3%
10-year / yr
+3.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-44.9%
vs metro
-13.1%
vs state
-33.0%
ZIP 15208 location in PA
Location of ZIP 15208 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 15208 is worth $156,533 — 13.1% below the Pittsburgh, PA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 12.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,612 a month — a 12.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,612[2]
Gross yield
12.4%[2]
Cap rate
7.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,527[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
10,094[3]
Median household income
$63,086[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-2,833[5]
Moved in
23,015
Moved out
25,848

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Pittsburgh Westinghouse

    High · Grades 6–12 · Pittsburgh SD

    594 students

  • Pittsburgh Faison K-5

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Pittsburgh SD

    528 students

  • Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Pittsburgh SD

    185 students

  • Pittsburgh Linden K-5

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Pittsburgh SD

    106 students

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 yield12.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)7.4%
Annual rent$19,342

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$792
Loan principal$125,226
Down payment$31,307
Total interest paid$159,719

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 ratio0.65
Monthly cost to own$1,050
Monthly rent$1,612

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
0th percentile[1]
Rental yield
91st percentile[2]
Property tax
21st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 15208?
The typical home in 15208 is worth $156,533, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 15208?
Home values in 15208 are down 12.6% over the past year, and down 4.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 15208?
A typical home in 15208 rents for about $1,612 a month, a gross rental yield of 12.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 15208?
The effective property tax rate in 15208 is 1.0% — roughly $1,527 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 15208?
ZIP code 15208 has a population of 10,094 and a median household income of $63,086.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Ellwood City, PA

    Typical home
    $156,088
    Gross yield
    9.2%
  • Smock CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $157,148
    Gross yield
  • Derry, PA

    Typical home
    $157,242
    Gross yield
  • Herminie CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $157,561
    Gross yield
  • Dawson, PA

    Typical home
    $157,863
    Gross yield
  • Baidland CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $154,780
    Gross yield

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