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U.S. ZIP Code · PA15229

Allegheny County · Pittsburgh, PA

Typical home value

$245,730[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.6%
5-year / yr
+2.9%
10-year / yr
+5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-13.5%
vs metro
+36.4%
vs state
+5.2%
ZIP 15229 location in PA
Location of ZIP 15229 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 15229 is worth $245,730 — 36.4% above the Pittsburgh, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,684 a month — a 8.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,684[2]
Gross yield
8.2%[2]
Cap rate
4.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,075[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
15,188[3]
Median household income
$90,703[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
  • North Hills HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · North Hills SD

    1,433 students

  • North Hills MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · North Hills SD

    1,075 students

  • Highcliff El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · North Hills SD

    549 students

  • West View El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · North Hills SD

    452 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 yield8.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.9%
Annual rent$20,204

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$1,243
Loan principal$196,584
Down payment$49,146
Total interest paid$250,732

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 ratio1.01
Monthly cost to own$1,703
Monthly rent$1,684

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
56th percentile[1]
Rental yield
64th percentile[2]
Property tax
60th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 15229?
The typical home in 15229 is worth $245,730, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 15229?
Home values in 15229 are up 0.6% over the past year, and up 2.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 15229?
A typical home in 15229 rents for about $1,684 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 15229?
The effective property tax rate in 15229 is 1.3% — roughly $3,075 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 15229?
ZIP code 15229 has a population of 15,188 and a median household income of $90,703.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Bulger CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $245,585
    Gross yield
  • West Sunbury, PA

    Typical home
    $246,171
    Gross yield
  • PA

    Typical home
    $246,924
    Gross yield
  • Jefferson Hills, PA

    Typical home
    $244,152
    Gross yield
  • Pittsburgh, PA

    Typical home
    $247,947
    Gross yield
  • Greensburg, PA

    Typical home
    $243,442
    Gross yield
    6.6%

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