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
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
Median Rent
$1,543
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
38%
Appreciation 1yr %
3%
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
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 →