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U.S. ZIP Code · PA15401

Fayette County · Pittsburgh, PA

Typical home value

$159,586[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.0%
5-year / yr
+2.1%
10-year / yr
+3.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-43.8%
vs metro
-11.4%
vs state
-31.7%
ZIP 15401 location in PA
Location of ZIP 15401 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 15401 is worth $159,586 — 11.4% below the Pittsburgh, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.0%. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,926[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Fayette County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
29,942[3]
Median household income
$53,925[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Fayette County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-78[5]
Moved in
1,860
Moved out
1,938

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
13
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
4
  • Albert Gallatin Area SHS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Albert Gallatin Area SD

    956 students

  • Laurel Highlands SHS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Laurel Highlands SD

    816 students

  • Uniontown Area SHS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Uniontown Area SD

    706 students

  • Laurel Highlands MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Laurel Highlands SD

    634 students

  • Ben Franklin Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Uniontown Area SD

    486 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$807
Loan principal$127,669
Down payment$31,917
Total interest paid$162,834

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,101
Monthly rent

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
41st percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
54th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 15401?
The typical home in 15401 is worth $159,586, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 15401?
Home values in 15401 are up 2.0% over the past year, and up 2.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 15401?
The effective property tax rate in 15401 is 1.2% — roughly $1,926 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 15401?
ZIP code 15401 has a population of 29,942 and a median household income of $53,925.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Rural Valley, PA

    Typical home
    $158,845
    Gross yield
  • Bruin, PA

    Typical home
    $160,507
    Gross yield
  • Adamsburg, PA

    Typical home
    $158,464
    Gross yield
  • Dawson, PA

    Typical home
    $157,863
    Gross yield
  • Herminie CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $157,561
    Gross yield
  • Derry, PA

    Typical home
    $157,242
    Gross yield

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