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U.S. ZIP Code · PA15226

Allegheny County · Pittsburgh, PA

Typical home value

$202,110[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.4%
5-year / yr
+2.4%
10-year / yr
+6.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-28.9%
vs metro
+12.2%
vs state
-13.5%
ZIP 15226 location in PA
Location of ZIP 15226 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 15226 is worth $202,110 — 12.2% above the Pittsburgh, PA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,293 a month — a 7.7% 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
$1,293[2]
Gross yield
7.7%[2]
Cap rate
4.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,098[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
13,999[3]
Median household income
$73,321[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
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
0
  • Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Pittsburgh SD

    565 students

  • Pittsburgh Brookline K-8

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Pittsburgh SD

    409 students

  • Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Pittsburgh SD

    255 students

  • Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Pittsburgh SD

    155 students

  • Pittsburgh Pioneer

    Other · Grades K–12 · Pittsburgh SD

    57 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 yield7.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.6%
Annual rent$15,518

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$1,022
Loan principal$161,688
Down payment$40,422
Total interest paid$206,224

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 ratio1.06
Monthly cost to own$1,366
Monthly rent$1,293

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
46th percentile[1]
Rental yield
58th percentile[2]
Property tax
29th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 15226?
The typical home in 15226 is worth $202,110, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 15226?
Home values in 15226 are down 1.4% over the past year, and up 2.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 15226?
A typical home in 15226 rents for about $1,293 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 15226?
The effective property tax rate in 15226 is 1.0% — roughly $2,098 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 15226?
ZIP code 15226 has a population of 13,999 and a median household income of $73,321.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Greenock CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $202,476
    Gross yield
  • Bear Rocks CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $202,592
    Gross yield
  • Aliquippa, PA

    Typical home
    $202,708
    Gross yield
    8.0%
  • West Alexander CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $199,627
    Gross yield
  • Latrobe, PA

    Typical home
    $204,644
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Paris CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $205,141
    Gross yield

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