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ZIP Code 15226

Allegheny, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15226

Juniper

ZIP Code 15226 is in the top 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 33% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$182,900

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

36%

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

6.6

Lower than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

13,999

Median Age

40.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$182,900

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,798

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.49

Lower than 63%

Median Rent

$1,321

Higher than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

36%

Higher than 59%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.37%

Higher than 67%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

105.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

41.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

44.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

6.6

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 15226: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15226?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15226 is $182,900, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15226?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15226 is $1,798, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15226 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15226 cost about 2.49× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15226?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15226 is $1,321 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 15226?
Home prices in ZIP Code 15226 have moved 36% over the past five years (0.37% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15226?
ZIP Code 15226 averages 52.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81.1°F, winter lows around 24.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 44.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15226 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15226's FEMA National Risk Index score is 6.6 (lower than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →