15238 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 15238 (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $7,748/year in property taxes on homes valued at $452,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.71%, which is 28% above the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 15238 is approximately $646, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Allegheny County. This is $4,944 more than the Pennsylvania average of $2,804/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 15238 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 19540 (1.71%) and 16511 (1.71%).

In Pittsburgh, property taxes represent approximately 6.2% of the median household income of $124,904, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Allegheny County (Pittsburgh area) assessments have no state cap and can increase annually — file a Homestead Exclusion with your school district assessor to remove a district-determined amount (typically $15,000–$50,000) from your school tax base. Seniors, disabled owners, and eligible widows earning ≤$35,000 can reduce property taxes further via the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program; submit applications to the PA Department of Revenue by June 30 annually. Contact the Allegheny County Assessor's office or your school district within 30 days of purchase to file your Homestead Exclusion and verify the exact exemption amount.