HousingHandbookReference data

U.S. ZIP Code · PA16238

Armstrong County · Pittsburgh, PA

Typical home value

$99,543[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-18.0%
5-year / yr
-2.5%
10-year / yr
+2.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-65.0%
vs metro
-44.7%
vs state
-57.4%
ZIP 16238 location in PA
Location of ZIP 16238 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 16238 is worth $99,543 — 44.7% below the Pittsburgh, PA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 18.0%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#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
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$613[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Armstrong 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
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
402[3]
Median household income
$77,885[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-17[5]
Moved in
1,174
Moved out
1,191

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$503
Loan principal$79,635
Down payment$19,909
Total interest paid$101,570

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$638
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
3rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
1st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 16238?
The typical home in 16238 is worth $99,543, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 16238?
Home values in 16238 are down 18.0% over the past year, and down 2.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 16238?
The effective property tax rate in 16238 is 0.6% — roughly $613 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 16238?
ZIP code 16238 has a population of 402 and a median household income of $77,885.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • East Pittsburgh, PA

    Typical home
    $99,072
    Gross yield
    15.5%
  • Centerville, PA

    Typical home
    $101,012
    Gross yield
  • Bolivar, PA

    Typical home
    $97,493
    Gross yield
  • Point Marion, PA

    Typical home
    $96,936
    Gross yield
  • Glassport, PA

    Typical home
    $96,266
    Gross yield
    13.6%
  • Roscoe, PA

    Typical home
    $103,229
    Gross yield

Want similar ZIPs from outside this metro? Browse nationally similar ZIPs →

Compare ZIPs

Pit ZIP 16238 against any other ZIP — full side-by-side table.

Compare 16238

#Jump to section