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ZIP Code 15218

Allegheny, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15218

Juniper

ZIP Code 15218 is in the top 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$217,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

5.5

Lower than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

13,379

Median Age

39.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$217,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,241

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.2

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$1,143

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.6%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

92.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

25

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

5.5

Lower than 95%

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 15218: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15218?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15218 is $217,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15218?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15218 is $3,241, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15218 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15218 cost about 3.2× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15218?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15218 is $1,143 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 15218?
Home prices in ZIP Code 15218 have moved 44% over the past five years (5.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15218?
ZIP Code 15218 averages 52.4°F year-round, summer highs near 82.4°F, winter lows around 23.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15218 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15218's FEMA National Risk Index score is 5.5 (lower than 95% 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 →