The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15206 sells for about $375,888, or $266 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,315 a month.
ZIP 15206 — Pittsburgh
The 15206 housing market shows moderate growth with a median sale price of $376,000, reflecting a 1.9% year-over-year increase. While inventory remains tight, the market is experiencing longer days on market compared to the previous year, suggesting a cooling in the rapid pace of sales. Overall, the area remains a competitive urban market driven by its proximity to major institutional employers.
This ZIP is well-suited for young professionals, university-affiliated residents, and urban-focused buyers who value walkability, historic architecture, and proximity to the city's cultural and medical hubs.
Median prices moved up 1.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 2.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.6% · poverty 15.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 15206, 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.
The area is served by the Pittsburgh Public Schools district, which provides a range of neighborhood and magnet school options, though performance ratings vary significantly across individual campuses.
The area benefits from proximity to major Pittsburgh employment hubs including the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC medical centers, with ongoing urban infill and renovation projects in the East End.
Property taxes are levied by Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, and the Pittsburgh School District; rates are determined by assessed value and millage rates set by these jurisdictions.
Residents have strong access to the Pittsburgh employment core via major corridors like Centre Avenue and Penn Avenue, with robust public transit connectivity provided by Pittsburgh Regional Transit.
The ZIP features significant green space including parts of Mellon Park and Highland Park, with proximity to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and the vibrant shopping and dining districts of Shadyside and East Liberty.
The rental market is highly active due to the area's density and proximity to universities, with a mix of historic multi-family conversions and newer apartment developments.
The local economy is anchored by the healthcare and education sectors, driven by the nearby University of Pittsburgh and UPMC, alongside a growing retail and tech presence in the East End.
The area is well-served by Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus lines and is positioned along key arterial roads connecting the East End to Downtown Pittsburgh.
Ongoing urban redevelopment projects continue to focus on the revitalization of the East Liberty and Larimer corridors.
Allegheny County utilizes a base-year assessment system for property tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and school district taxes, with no specific MUD/PID districts reported.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
- Kennywood4.36.5 mi
- Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh4.65.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - Homestead4.24.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - North Hills4.27.8 mi
- Sandcastle Water Park4.15.1 mi
- PNC Park4.85.2 mi
- PPG Paints Arena4.74.6 mi
- Acrisure Stadium4.75.6 mi
- Kennywood4.36.5 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.82.9 mi
- Sri Venkateswara Temple4.86.1 mi
- PNC Park4.85.2 mi
- Kennywood4.36.5 mi
- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium4.51 mi
- Rivers Casino46 mi
- Kennywood4.36.5 mi
- Kamin Science Center4.45.8 mi
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History4.82.8 mi
- The Andy Warhol Museum4.64.9 mi
- Duquesne Incline4.75.9 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.82.9 mi
- Point State Park4.75.4 mi
- Schenley Park4.73 mi
- Frick Park4.82.7 mi
- North Park4.711 mi
- Fox Chapel Yacht Club4.52.4 mi
- Sharpsburg Islands Marina4.51.7 mi
- Washington's Landing Marina4.63.4 mi
- Aspinwall Marina4.61.2 mi
- Puttery4.84.4 mi
- Grand View Golf Club3.95.6 mi
- Edgewood Country Club4.64.9 mi
- South Park Golf Course3.611.2 mi
- Bob O'Connor Golf Course4.22.7 mi
- Ross Park Mall4.47 mi
- South Hills Village4.411.7 mi
- Monroeville Mall46.9 mi
- The Mall at Robinson4.312.9 mi
- Bakery Square4.31 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.317.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic park featuring gardens and community spaces.
Large municipal park featuring trails and the Pittsburgh Zoo.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.