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U.S. ZIP Code · PA15235

Allegheny County · Pittsburgh, PA

Typical home value

$173,125[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.6%
5-year / yr
+3.9%
10-year / yr
+6.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-39.1%
vs metro
-3.9%
vs state
-25.9%
ZIP 15235 location in PA
Location of ZIP 15235 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 15235 is worth $173,125 — 3.9% below the Pittsburgh, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,364 a month — a 9.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,364[2]
Gross yield
9.5%[2]
Cap rate
5.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,407[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
33,951[3]
Median household income
$67,240[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
6
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
1
  • Penn Hills El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Penn Hills SD

    1,238 students

  • Penn Hills SHS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Penn Hills SD

    1,090 students

  • Linton MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Penn Hills SD

    645 students

  • Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship

    498 students

  • Wilkins El STEAM Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Woodland Hills SD

    454 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 yield9.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.7%
Annual rent$16,369

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$875
Loan principal$138,500
Down payment$34,625
Total interest paid$176,649

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 ratio0.96
Monthly cost to own$1,304
Monthly rent$1,364

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
74th percentile[1]
Rental yield
74th percentile[2]
Property tax
99th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 15235?
The typical home in 15235 is worth $173,125, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 15235?
Home values in 15235 are up 1.6% over the past year, and up 3.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 15235?
A typical home in 15235 rents for about $1,364 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 15235?
The effective property tax rate in 15235 is 2.0% — roughly $3,407 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 15235?
ZIP code 15235 has a population of 33,951 and a median household income of $67,240.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Brackenridge, PA

    Typical home
    $172,782
    Gross yield
  • Midway, PA

    Typical home
    $172,383
    Gross yield
  • Pittsburgh, PA

    Typical home
    $173,875
    Gross yield
    10.2%
  • Plum, PA

    Typical home
    $172,075
    Gross yield
    9.9%
  • West Hills CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $174,649
    Gross yield
  • Smithfield, PA

    Typical home
    $175,084
    Gross yield

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