The basics
Total Population
7,733
Median Age
54.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$231,700
Median Property Tax
$2,992
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.06
Median Rent
$1,583
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
60%
Appreciation 1yr %
10%
Pandemic Gain %
31%
Recession Drop %
-5.6%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
20.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
10.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
131.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
42.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
19.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
11.4
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 15042: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15042?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 15042 is $231,700, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15042?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15042 is $2,992, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 15042 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 15042 cost about 3.06× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15042?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15042 is $1,583 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 15042?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 15042 have moved 60% over the past five years (10% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15042?
- ZIP Code 15042 averages 50.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81.4°F, winter lows around 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 19.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 15042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 15042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 11.4 (lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →