ZIP Code 15243

ZIP code 15243, in the Pittsburgh area, sits firmly in affluent territory: a median household income of $116,200 and per-capita income of $62,886 both run well above national norms, while a median home value of $283,500 reflects a solidly established, higher-priced housing stock. That value carries a county-level effective property tax rate of 1.52%, a meaningful annual charge on homes at this price point. A combined sales tax rate of 7.00% applies to purchases in the area, adding to the overall cost of living for households here.