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U.S. ZIP Code · PA16101

Lawrence County · Pittsburgh, PA

Typical home value

$120,798[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.7%
5-year / yr
+4.4%
10-year / yr
+5.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-57.5%
vs metro
-32.9%
vs state
-48.3%
ZIP 16101 location in PA
Location of ZIP 16101 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 16101 is worth $120,798 — 32.9% below the Pittsburgh, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,109 a month — a 11.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,109[2]
Gross yield
11.0%[2]
Cap rate
6.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,556[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lawrence 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
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
30,767[3]
Median household income
$51,128[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+6[5]
Moved in
1,582
Moved out
1,576

Schools

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

Public schools
12
Elementary
4
Middle
3
High
5
  • Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · New Castle Area SD

    778 students

  • New Castle SHS

    High · Grades 9–12 · New Castle Area SD

    732 students

  • New Castle JHS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · New Castle Area SD

    681 students

  • Shenango El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Shenango Area SD

    509 students

  • Laurel El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Laurel SD

    499 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 yield11.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.6%
Annual rent$13,305

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$611
Loan principal$96,638
Down payment$24,160
Total interest paid$123,257

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 ratio0.76
Monthly cost to own$841
Monthly rent$1,109

Owning 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
83rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
83rd percentile[2]
Property tax
64th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 16101?
The typical home in 16101 is worth $120,798, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 16101?
Home values in 16101 are up 0.7% over the past year, and up 4.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 16101?
A typical home in 16101 rents for about $1,109 a month, a gross rental yield of 11.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 16101?
The effective property tax rate in 16101 is 1.3% — roughly $1,556 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 16101?
ZIP code 16101 has a population of 30,767 and a median household income of $51,128.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Yukon CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $120,191
    Gross yield
  • PA

    Typical home
    $119,269
    Gross yield
  • PA

    Typical home
    $119,226
    Gross yield
  • Stockdale, PA

    Typical home
    $123,256
    Gross yield
  • Liberty, PA

    Typical home
    $118,329
    Gross yield
  • West Pittsburg CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $118,017
    Gross yield

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