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U.S. ZIP Code · PA16117

Lawrence County · Pittsburgh, PA

Typical home value

$156,088[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.4%
5-year / yr
+2.9%
10-year / yr
+4.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-45.1%
vs metro
-13.4%
vs state
-33.2%
ZIP 16117 location in PA
Location of ZIP 16117 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 16117 is worth $156,088 — 13.4% below the Pittsburgh, PA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,195 a month — a 9.2% 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
$1,195[2]
Gross yield
9.2%[2]
Cap rate
5.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,029[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
15,786[3]
Median household income
$73,045[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
7
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
2
  • Lincoln JSHS

    High · Grades 7–12 · Ellwood City Area SD

    679 students

  • Riverside El Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Riverside Beaver County SD

    646 students

  • Riverside HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Riverside Beaver County SD

    451 students

  • North Side Primary School

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Ellwood City Area SD

    355 students

  • Riverside MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Riverside Beaver County SD

    322 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 yield9.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.5%
Annual rent$14,340

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$789
Loan principal$124,870
Down payment$31,218
Total interest paid$159,265

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 ratio0.91
Monthly cost to own$1,088
Monthly rent$1,195

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
55th percentile[1]
Rental yield
73rd percentile[2]
Property tax
66th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 16117?
The typical home in 16117 is worth $156,088, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 16117?
Home values in 16117 are down 1.4% over the past year, and up 2.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 16117?
A typical home in 16117 rents for about $1,195 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 16117?
The effective property tax rate in 16117 is 1.3% — roughly $2,029 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 16117?
ZIP code 16117 has a population of 15,786 and a median household income of $73,045.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Pittsburgh, PA

    Typical home
    $156,533
    Gross yield
    12.4%
  • Smock CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $157,148
    Gross yield
  • Derry, PA

    Typical home
    $157,242
    Gross yield
  • Baidland CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $154,780
    Gross yield
  • New Brighton, PA

    Typical home
    $154,678
    Gross yield
    8.2%
  • Herminie CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $157,561
    Gross yield

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