The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15201 sells for about $375,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.9% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 17 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,684 a month.
ZIP 15201 — Pittsburgh
The 15201 housing market shows signs of stabilization with a median home value of $305,285 and a median sale price of $375,000. While year-over-year values have seen a slight decline, the market remains competitive with homes pending in approximately 17 days. Demand is driven by the area's strong urban appeal and ongoing redevelopment in the Lawrenceville corridor.
This ZIP is ideal for young professionals, urban-dwelling families, and investors attracted to the high-growth, walkable lifestyle of the Lawrenceville and Arsenal neighborhoods.
Median prices moved down 4.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 17 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.9% · poverty 12.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 15201, 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.
Schools serving the area are part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district, which provides a range of neighborhood and magnet options.
The area is subject to standard regional climate risks including seasonal flooding near riverfront areas and typical mid-Atlantic weather patterns.
The area benefits from proximity to the Lawrenceville neighborhood's ongoing revitalization, featuring significant adaptive reuse of industrial spaces into tech and retail hubs.
Property taxes are assessed by Allegheny County; the effective rate is approximately 0.6% based on recent residential tax data.
Residents have direct access to the Strip District and Downtown Pittsburgh via Butler Street and public transit corridors.
The ZIP features proximity to the Allegheny River waterfront, Arsenal Park, and the vibrant dining and shopping districts along Butler Street.
The rental market is robust with a renter share of approximately 45%, driven by the area's popularity with young professionals and proximity to urban employment centers.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Pittsburgh tech and healthcare sectors, with significant momentum from the nearby robotics and medical research clusters.
The area is well-served by Port Authority of Allegheny County bus routes and provides easy vehicular access to major regional highways.
Ongoing development focuses on the conversion of former industrial sites into mixed-use residential and commercial properties.
Allegheny County utilizes a centralized assessment system for property tax valuation.
Parcels are subject to Pittsburgh Public Schools district taxes and municipal levies.
Standard residential property insurance coverage is available, with premiums influenced by regional flood and storm risk factors.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and ACS 5-year estimates.
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.
- Kennywood4.38 mi
- Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh4.63.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - Homestead4.25.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - North Hills4.26.1 mi
- Sandcastle Water Park4.15.5 mi
- PNC Park4.83 mi
- PPG Paints Arena4.72.8 mi
- Acrisure Stadium4.73.4 mi
- Kennywood4.38 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.82.5 mi
- Sri Venkateswara Temple4.88.5 mi
- PNC Park4.83 mi
- Kennywood4.38 mi
- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium4.52.2 mi
- Rivers Casino43.7 mi
- Kennywood4.38 mi
- Kamin Science Center4.43.6 mi
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History4.82.2 mi
- The Andy Warhol Museum4.62.8 mi
- Duquesne Incline4.73.8 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.82.5 mi
- Point State Park4.73.3 mi
- Pittsburgh Botanic Garden4.611.7 mi
- Schenley Park4.72.9 mi
- Frick Park4.84.1 mi
- Fox Chapel Yacht Club4.54.7 mi
- Sharpsburg Islands Marina4.52.1 mi
- Washington's Landing Marina4.61.1 mi
- McKee's Point Marina4.39.8 mi
- Aspinwall Marina4.63.2 mi
- Topgolf Pittsburgh4.411.3 mi
- Puttery4.82.3 mi
- Grand View Golf Club3.97.4 mi
- Edgewood Country Club4.67.2 mi
- South Park Golf Course3.610.6 mi
- Ross Park Mall4.45.4 mi
- South Hills Village4.410.4 mi
- The Mall at Robinson4.310.4 mi
- Monroeville Mall49.2 mi
- Bakery Square4.32.6 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.314.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A central community park offering green space and recreational facilities.
A major commercial corridor known for its high density of restaurants, boutiques, and nightlife.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.