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U.S. ZIP Code · PA16001

Butler County · Pittsburgh, PA

Typical home value

$219,640[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.2%
5-year / yr
+4.5%
10-year / yr
+4.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-22.7%
vs metro
+21.9%
vs state
-5.9%
ZIP 16001 location in PA
Location of ZIP 16001 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 16001 is worth $219,640 — 21.9% above the Pittsburgh, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $943 a month — a 5.1% gross rental yield. 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
$943[2]
Gross yield
5.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,318[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Butler 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
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
39,234[3]
Median household income
$63,635[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+137[5]
Moved in
4,627
Moved out
4,490

Schools

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

Public schools
8
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
2
  • Butler Area SHS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Butler Area SD

    1,968 students

  • Butler Area IHS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Butler Area SD

    1,267 students

  • Center Township El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Butler Area SD

    608 students

  • McQuistion El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Butler Area SD

    522 students

  • Northwest El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Butler Area SD

    425 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 yield5.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.1%
Annual rent$11,310

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$1,111
Loan principal$175,712
Down payment$43,928
Total interest paid$224,111

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 ratio1.58
Monthly cost to own$1,488
Monthly rent$943

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
84th percentile[1]
Rental yield
21st percentile[2]
Property tax
33rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 16001?
The typical home in 16001 is worth $219,640, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 16001?
Home values in 16001 are up 5.2% over the past year, and up 4.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 16001?
A typical home in 16001 rents for about $943 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 16001?
The effective property tax rate in 16001 is 1.1% — roughly $2,318 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 16001?
ZIP code 16001 has a population of 39,234 and a median household income of $63,635.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Chicora, PA

    Typical home
    $219,016
    Gross yield
  • Claysville, PA

    Typical home
    $221,373
    Gross yield
  • Pittsburgh, PA

    Typical home
    $216,553
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • Carnegie, PA

    Typical home
    $216,091
    Gross yield
    7.6%
  • Swissvale, PA

    Typical home
    $215,945
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Pittsburgh, PA

    Typical home
    $215,462
    Gross yield
    8.8%

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