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ZIP Code 15228

Allegheny, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15228

Juniper

ZIP Code 15228 is in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$383,700

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

33%

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

16.6

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

18,236

Median Age

40.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$383,700

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$6,724

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.1

Near median

Median Rent

$1,194

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

33%

Higher than 57%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.1%

Higher than 64%

Pandemic Gain %

30%

Recession Drop %

3.4%

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)

42.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

44.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

16.6

Lower than 92%

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 15228: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15228?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15228 is $383,700, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15228?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15228 is $6,724, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15228 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15228 cost about 3.1× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15228?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15228 is $1,194 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 15228?
Home prices in ZIP Code 15228 have moved 33% over the past five years (-1.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15228?
ZIP Code 15228 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 15228 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15228's FEMA National Risk Index score is 16.6 (lower than 92% 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 →