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U.S. ZIP Code · PA15239

Allegheny County · Pittsburgh, PA

Typical home value

$252,678[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.4%
5-year / yr
+3.9%
10-year / yr
+5.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-11.1%
vs metro
+40.3%
vs state
+8.2%
ZIP 15239 location in PA
Location of ZIP 15239 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 15239 is worth $252,678 — 40.3% above the Pittsburgh, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,275 a month — a 6.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,275[2]
Gross yield
6.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,095[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
21,410[3]
Median household income
$101,045[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
2
Middle
2
High
1
  • Plum SHS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Plum Borough SD

    1,249 students

  • Pivik El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Plum Borough SD

    727 students

  • Plum MS

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Plum Borough SD

    547 students

  • Holiday Park Intermediate Sch

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Plum Borough SD

    532 students

  • O'Block El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Plum Borough SD

    497 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 yield6.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.6%
Annual rent$15,300

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$1,278
Loan principal$202,142
Down payment$50,536
Total interest paid$257,821

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 ratio1.43
Monthly cost to own$1,829
Monthly rent$1,275

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
76th percentile[1]
Rental yield
32nd percentile[2]
Property tax
88th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 15239?
The typical home in 15239 is worth $252,678, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 15239?
Home values in 15239 are up 0.4% over the past year, and up 3.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 15239?
A typical home in 15239 rents for about $1,275 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 15239?
The effective property tax rate in 15239 is 1.6% — roughly $4,095 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 15239?
ZIP code 15239 has a population of 21,410 and a median household income of $101,045.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • West Liberty, PA

    Typical home
    $253,216
    Gross yield
  • Baldwin, PA

    Typical home
    $253,474
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Volant, PA

    Typical home
    $254,441
    Gross yield
  • PA

    Typical home
    $255,801
    Gross yield
  • Cheswick, PA

    Typical home
    $249,536
    Gross yield
  • Wind Ridge CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $256,353
    Gross yield

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