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U.S. ZIP Code · PA15238

Allegheny County · Pittsburgh, PA

Typical home value

$573,357[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.9%
5-year / yr
+5.5%
10-year / yr
+5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+101.8%
vs metro
+218.3%
vs state
+145.5%
ZIP 15238 location in PA
Location of ZIP 15238 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 15238 is worth $573,357 — 218.3% above the Pittsburgh, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,780 a month — a 3.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,780[2]
Gross yield
3.7%[2]
Cap rate
2.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$8,640[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
12,868[3]
Median household income
$116,575[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
1
  • Fox Chapel Area HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Fox Chapel Area SD

    1,280 students

  • Dorseyville MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Fox Chapel Area SD

    960 students

  • OHara El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Fox Chapel Area SD

    719 students

  • Hartwood El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Fox Chapel Area SD

    392 students

  • Fairview El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Fox Chapel Area SD

    371 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 yield3.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.2%
Annual rent$21,366

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$2,899
Loan principal$458,685
Down payment$114,671
Total interest paid$585,028

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 ratio2.30
Monthly cost to own$4,098
Monthly rent$1,780

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
95th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
80th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 15238?
The typical home in 15238 is worth $573,357, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 15238?
Home values in 15238 are up 4.9% over the past year, and up 5.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 15238?
A typical home in 15238 rents for about $1,780 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 15238?
The effective property tax rate in 15238 is 1.5% — roughly $8,640 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 15238?
ZIP code 15238 has a population of 12,868 and a median household income of $116,575.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Franklin Park, PA

    Typical home
    $558,396
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Bradford Woods, PA

    Typical home
    $530,027
    Gross yield
  • Franklin Park, PA

    Typical home
    $524,750
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Seven Fields, PA

    Typical home
    $514,986
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • McMurray CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $643,017
    Gross yield
  • Pittsburgh, PA

    Typical home
    $493,468
    Gross yield
    4.0%

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