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U.S. ZIP Code · PA15501

Somerset County

Typical home value

$192,886[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.3%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-32.1%
vs metro
vs state
-17.4%
ZIP 15501 location in PA
Location of ZIP 15501 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 15501 is worth $192,886. Over the past year, values have risen 6.3%. 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
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,056[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
16,240[3]
Median household income
$59,245[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-134[5]
Moved in
1,018
Moved out
1,152

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
2
  • Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS

    High · Grades 6–12 · Somerset Area SD

    1,043 students

  • Maple Ridge El Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Somerset Area SD

    483 students

  • Eagle View El Sch

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Somerset Area SD

    431 students

  • Somerset County Technology Center

    High · Grades 9–12 · Somerset County Technology Center

    10 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$975
Loan principal$154,308
Down payment$38,577
Total interest paid$196,812

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$1,308
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
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 15501?
The typical home in 15501 is worth $192,886, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 15501?
Home values in 15501 are up 6.3% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 15501?
The effective property tax rate in 15501 is 1.1% — roughly $2,056 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 15501?
ZIP code 15501 has a population of 16,240 and a median household income of $59,245.

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