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ZIP Code 15229

Allegheny, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15229

Juniper

ZIP Code 15229 is in the top 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 71th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$243,500

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

11.3

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

15,188

Median Age

38.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$243,500

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$3,368

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.68

Lower than 58%

Median Rent

$1,173

Higher than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.1%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

0.15%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

107.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

19.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

11.3

Lower than 94%

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 15229: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15229?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15229 is $243,500, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15229?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15229 is $3,368, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15229 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15229 cost about 2.68× the median household income, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15229?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15229 is $1,173 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 15229?
Home prices in ZIP Code 15229 have moved 42% over the past five years (5.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15229?
ZIP Code 15229 averages 52.6°F year-round, summer highs near 83.6°F, winter lows around 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 19.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15229 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15229's FEMA National Risk Index score is 11.3 (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 →