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U.S. ZIP Code · PA15209

Allegheny County · Pittsburgh, PA

Typical home value

$236,369[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.5%
5-year / yr
+2.8%
10-year / yr
+5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-16.8%
vs metro
+31.2%
vs state
+1.2%
ZIP 15209 location in PA
Location of ZIP 15209 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 15209 is worth $236,369 — 31.2% above the Pittsburgh, PA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,255 a month — a 6.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,255[2]
Gross yield
6.4%[2]
Cap rate
3.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,202[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
12,328[3]
Median household income
$85,542[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
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Shaler Area HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Shaler Area SD

    1,174 students

  • Marzolf Primary Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–3 · Shaler Area SD

    297 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 yield6.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.8%
Annual rent$15,065

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$1,195
Loan principal$189,095
Down payment$47,274
Total interest paid$241,180

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 ratio1.32
Monthly cost to own$1,658
Monthly rent$1,255

Renting 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
53rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
36th percentile[2]
Property tax
69th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 15209?
The typical home in 15209 is worth $236,369, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 15209?
Home values in 15209 are down 0.5% over the past year, and up 2.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 15209?
A typical home in 15209 rents for about $1,255 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 15209?
The effective property tax rate in 15209 is 1.4% — roughly $3,202 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 15209?
ZIP code 15209 has a population of 12,328 and a median household income of $85,542.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Level Green CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $237,165
    Gross yield
  • Pittsburgh, PA

    Typical home
    $237,514
    Gross yield
    6.8%
  • Ligonier, PA

    Typical home
    $234,735
    Gross yield
  • Washington, PA

    Typical home
    $239,063
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • New Stanton, PA

    Typical home
    $233,259
    Gross yield
  • S.N.P.J., PA

    Typical home
    $231,784
    Gross yield

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