The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15132 sells for about $85,000, or $52 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.1%), a market in balance. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $841 a month.
ZIP 15132 — McKeesport
The housing market in 15132 remains highly affordable but faces significant challenges, including aging infrastructure and slow price appreciation. While sales activity persists, the market is characterized by a high volume of lower-priced, older homes that often require substantial renovation. Demand is tempered by local economic conditions and the broader regional trend of population decline.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers and investors looking for low entry-price points, though it requires careful due diligence regarding property condition and local tax burdens.
Median prices moved up 0.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.4% · poverty 31.0% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 15132, Allegheny 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.
Crime rates in McKeesport remain higher than the national and regional averages, with property and violent crime being primary concerns for local law enforcement.
Public schools in the area are primarily served by the McKeesport Area School District, which faces ongoing challenges regarding academic performance and resource allocation.
The area faces moderate risks from riverine flooding due to its proximity to the Monongahela and Youghiogheny rivers, requiring many residents to maintain flood insurance.
Economic momentum is driven by regional revitalization efforts and healthcare-sector employment, though the area continues to transition from its historical industrial base.
Property taxes are levied by the county, municipality, and school district, with the school district portion typically representing the largest share of the total millage rate.
Residents primarily commute to downtown Pittsburgh via the PA-148 and I-376 corridors, with limited public transit options available through Port Authority bus routes.
The area features access to Renziehausen Park, which offers walking trails, sports facilities, and community events, alongside proximity to the Great Allegheny Passage trail.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant portion of the stock consisting of older single-family homes and small multi-family units.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and regional retail, with many residents commuting to larger employment hubs in the Pittsburgh metro area.
The area is served by a network of local roads and state highways, with bus transit provided by Pittsburgh Regional Transit connecting to the broader county system.
Ongoing urban renewal projects focus on the demolition of blighted structures and the potential redevelopment of former industrial riverfront sites.
The Allegheny County Office of Property Assessments manages the assessment process, which is based on a base-year system rather than current market value.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and McKeesport Area School District taxes, with no significant MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the age of the housing stock and the area's flood zone designations, leading to higher costs for older, non-renovated properties.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large municipal park featuring sports fields, walking trails, and the McKeesport Rose Garden.
A major rail-trail system that passes through the area, connecting to Pittsburgh and Cumberland, MD.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.