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U.S. ZIP Code · PA15656

Westmoreland County · Pittsburgh, PA

Typical home value

$165,783[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.8%
5-year / yr
+1.9%
10-year / yr
+3.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-41.6%
vs metro
-8.0%
vs state
-29.0%
ZIP 15656 location in PA
Location of ZIP 15656 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 15656 is worth $165,783 — 8.0% below the Pittsburgh, PA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.8%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,523[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
9,506[3]
Median household income
$68,311[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+45[5]
Moved in
6,389
Moved out
6,344

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Kiski Area North Primary Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Kiski Area SD

    457 students

  • David Leech El Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Leechburg Area SD

    319 students

  • Leechburg Area HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Leechburg Area SD

    182 students

  • Leechburg Area MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Leechburg Area SD

    146 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$838
Loan principal$132,626
Down payment$33,157
Total interest paid$169,158

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$1,186
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
36th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
81st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 15656?
The typical home in 15656 is worth $165,783, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 15656?
Home values in 15656 are down 3.8% over the past year, and up 1.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 15656?
The effective property tax rate in 15656 is 1.5% — roughly $2,523 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 15656?
ZIP code 15656 has a population of 9,506 and a median household income of $68,311.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Sturgeon CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $165,509
    Gross yield
  • New Beaver, PA

    Typical home
    $165,338
    Gross yield
  • PA

    Typical home
    $166,368
    Gross yield
  • California, PA

    Typical home
    $166,791
    Gross yield
  • Madison, PA

    Typical home
    $166,922
    Gross yield
  • Harwick CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $167,750
    Gross yield

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