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ZIP Code 15234

Allegheny, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15234

Juniper

ZIP Code 15234 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 69th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$206,600

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

12.2

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

14,014

Median Age

40.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$206,600

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,222

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.64

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$1,142

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.1%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-2.7%

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

12.2

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 15234: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15234?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15234 is $206,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15234?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15234 is $3,222, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15234 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15234 cost about 2.64× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15234?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15234 is $1,142 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 15234?
Home prices in ZIP Code 15234 have moved 38% 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 15234?
ZIP Code 15234 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 15234 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15234's FEMA National Risk Index score is 12.2 (lower than 94% 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 →