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ZIP Code 15238

Allegheny, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15238

Juniper

ZIP Code 15238 is in the top 19% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$491,700

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

64

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

12,868

Median Age

47.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$491,700

Higher than 88%

Median Property Tax

$7,459

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.22

Higher than 78%

Median Rent

$1,320

Higher than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.3%

Higher than 81%

Pandemic Gain %

29%

Recession Drop %

2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

116.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

25

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

64

Near median

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 15238: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15238?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15238 is $491,700, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15238?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15238 is $7,459, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15238 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15238 cost about 4.22× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15238?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15238 is $1,320 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 15238?
Home prices in ZIP Code 15238 have moved 42% over the past five years (4.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15238?
ZIP Code 15238 averages 50.9°F year-round, summer highs near 81.4°F, winter lows around 21.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15238 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15238's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →