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ZIP Code 15243

Allegheny, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15243

Juniper

ZIP Code 15243 is in the top 9% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 24% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$283,500

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

20.1

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

13,456

Median Age

52.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$283,500

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$4,975

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.44

Lower than 64%

Median Rent

$1,543

Higher than 84%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

3%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-0.79%

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

20.1

Lower than 91%

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 15243: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15243?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15243 is $283,500, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15243?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15243 is $4,975, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15243 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15243 cost about 2.44× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15243?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15243 is $1,543 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 15243?
Home prices in ZIP Code 15243 have moved 38% over the past five years (3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15243?
ZIP Code 15243 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 15243 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15243's FEMA National Risk Index score is 20.1 (lower than 91% 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 →