The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15068 sells for about $168,750, or $160 per square foot.
Prices are up +19.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 119 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $802 a month.
ZIP 15068 — New Kensington
The 15068 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price appreciation, with a 19.9% year-over-year increase in median sale price. Despite this growth, the market remains somewhat competitive with low inventory levels and longer days on market compared to the previous year. The area's affordability relative to the broader Pittsburgh market continues to be a primary driver for local buyers.
This ZIP fits budget-conscious family buyers and local workers who prioritize affordability over proximity to the urban core, though it requires careful property selection.
Median prices moved up 19.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 119 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.9% · poverty 12.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 15068, Westmoreland County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
New Kensington maintains a B rating for crime, indicating it performs better than many comparable industrial-era river towns in the region.
Local schools generally receive mixed to lower ratings, with the area often characterized by a D+ educational livability score.
The area faces standard regional risks for flooding near the Allegheny River and typical Pennsylvania weather-related insurance considerations.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and service sectors, though the area faces challenges with aging infrastructure and slow population growth.
Property taxes are levied by Westmoreland County, the city, and the local school district, with rates reflecting the area's industrial tax base and municipal requirements.
Residents typically commute by car toward the Pittsburgh employment core, with travel times varying based on traffic along the Allegheny River corridors.
The area offers access to riverfront parks, local community trails, and basic shopping districts within the New Kensington and Lower Burrell vicinity.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from local workers, though investors often face challenges with management overhead and older housing stock.
The economy is anchored by a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and retail services, with significant influence from the broader Pittsburgh industrial market.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with major corridors connecting the area to the Pittsburgh metropolitan region.
Development is largely focused on infill projects and the revitalization of existing commercial and residential stock.
Westmoreland County utilizes a county-wide assessment system to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to school district, municipal, and county tax levies, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure and the age of the housing stock.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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- Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh4.617.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - Homestead4.214.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - North Hills4.215.9 mi
- Sandcastle Water Park4.115.7 mi
- PNC Park4.817.1 mi
- PPG Paints Arena4.716.6 mi
- Kennywood4.314.2 mi
- Acrisure Stadium4.717.5 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.814.7 mi
- Sri Venkateswara Temple4.89.4 mi
- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium4.512 mi
- Narcisi Winery4.49.9 mi
- Zone 284.26.9 mi
- The Frick Pittsburgh Museums & Gardens4.612.4 mi
- Kennywood4.314.2 mi
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History4.814.6 mi
- Kamin Science Center4.417.7 mi
- The Andy Warhol Museum4.616.9 mi
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- Hartwood Acres Park4.710.1 mi
- Fall Run Park4.712.4 mi
- Mellon Park4.613 mi
- Boyce Park4.57.2 mi
- Monroeville Community Park West4.710.2 mi
- Fox Chapel Yacht Club4.59.6 mi
- Sharpsburg Islands Marina4.512.1 mi
- Washington's Landing Marina4.615.2 mi
- McKee's Point Marina4.316.5 mi
- Aspinwall Marina4.611 mi
- Edgewood Country Club4.610.6 mi
- Pheasant Ridge Golf Club4.211.6 mi
- 3 Lakes Golf Course3.97.3 mi
- Pittsburgh National Golf Club3.310.5 mi
- Pittsburgh Field Club4.69.6 mi
- Monroeville Mall410 mi
- Bakery Square4.312.6 mi
- Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills3.44.3 mi
- The Waterworks Shopping Center4.410.4 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.310.5 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.327.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational access and defines the geography of the region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.