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U.S. ZIP Code · PA15221

Allegheny County · Pittsburgh, PA

Typical home value

$147,851[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.1%
5-year / yr
+1.7%
10-year / yr
+6.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-48.0%
vs metro
-17.9%
vs state
-36.7%
ZIP 15221 location in PA
Location of ZIP 15221 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 15221 is worth $147,851 — 17.9% below the Pittsburgh, PA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,364 a month — a 11.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,364[2]
Gross yield
11.1%[2]
Cap rate
6.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,515[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
29,374[3]
Median household income
$55,028[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
0
High
1
  • Woodland Hills HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Woodland Hills SD

    966 students

  • Propel CS-Braddock Hills

    Other · Grades K–12 · Propel CS-Braddock Hills

    711 students

  • Kelly Primary Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Wilkinsburg Borough SD

    277 students

  • Turner Intermediate Sch

    Elementary · Grades 3–6 · Wilkinsburg Borough SD

    230 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 yield11.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.6%
Annual rent$16,368

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$748
Loan principal$118,281
Down payment$29,570
Total interest paid$150,861

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 ratio0.79
Monthly cost to own$1,080
Monthly rent$1,364

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
32nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
85th percentile[2]
Property tax
93rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 15221?
The typical home in 15221 is worth $147,851, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 15221?
Home values in 15221 are down 1.1% over the past year, and up 1.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 15221?
A typical home in 15221 rents for about $1,364 a month, a gross rental yield of 11.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 15221?
The effective property tax rate in 15221 is 1.7% — roughly $2,515 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 15221?
ZIP code 15221 has a population of 29,374 and a median household income of $55,028.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • PA

    Typical home
    $147,846
    Gross yield
  • Connellsville, PA

    Typical home
    $148,324
    Gross yield
  • Lenape Heights CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $147,148
    Gross yield
  • Munhall, PA

    Typical home
    $146,214
    Gross yield
    11.9%
  • Leetsdale, PA

    Typical home
    $144,684
    Gross yield
  • Smithton, PA

    Typical home
    $151,175
    Gross yield

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