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U.S. ZIP Code · PA15442

Fayette County · Pittsburgh, PA

Typical home value

$109,106[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.0%
5-year / yr
+0.8%
10-year / yr
+2.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-61.6%
vs metro
-39.4%
vs state
-53.3%
ZIP 15442 location in PA
Location of ZIP 15442 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 15442 is worth $109,106 — 39.4% below the Pittsburgh, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.0%. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#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
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,236[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
2,596[3]
Median household income
$57,246[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

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$552
Loan principal$87,285
Down payment$21,821
Total interest paid$111,327

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$745
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
18th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
44th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 15442?
The typical home in 15442 is worth $109,106, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 15442?
Home values in 15442 are up 3.0% over the past year, and up 0.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 15442?
The effective property tax rate in 15442 is 1.1% — roughly $1,236 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 15442?
ZIP code 15442 has a population of 2,596 and a median household income of $57,246.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Vandergrift, PA

    Typical home
    $109,274
    Gross yield
  • PA

    Typical home
    $108,117
    Gross yield
  • PA

    Typical home
    $107,899
    Gross yield
  • Centerville, PA

    Typical home
    $107,519
    Gross yield
  • Brackenridge, PA

    Typical home
    $110,725
    Gross yield
  • Hyde Park, PA

    Typical home
    $107,367
    Gross yield

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