The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15213 sells for about $349,900, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,263 a month.
ZIP 15213 — Pittsburgh
The 15213 housing market remains stable, driven by consistent demand from the university and medical sectors. While median household income appears low due to the high student population, the real estate market shows steady appreciation and low inventory, reflecting a resilient urban core.
This ZIP is ideal for students, academic professionals, and medical workers who prioritize proximity to the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC. It is less suited for traditional family buyers seeking suburban space, but highly attractive to investors looking for consistent rental demand.
Median prices moved up 2.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.9% · poverty 48.2% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 15213, 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 the Oakland area (15213) are higher than the national average, largely driven by property crime and petty theft associated with the high density of students and transient populations. Regional comparisons indicate that while violent crime remains localized, the area experiences higher incident reports than suburban Allegheny County counterparts.
The area is served by Pittsburgh Public Schools, which face significant challenges in performance metrics and resource allocation. While the ZIP contains world-class higher education institutions, the K-12 public school quality is generally characterized as needing improvement compared to suburban districts.
The area is primarily an urban environment with low wildfire risk, though certain low-lying sections near the Monongahela River and local runs are subject to localized flash flooding. Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the aging housing stock and urban density.
Economic momentum is heavily anchored by the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC, which serve as the primary drivers of employment and infrastructure development. The area is currently seeing a focus on institutional expansion and mixed-use projects catering to the academic and medical workforce.
Property taxes are levied by the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and the Pittsburgh School District, with a combined millage rate that is among the highest in the region. There are no special MUD/PID districts, but homeowners may qualify for the Homestead Exemption to reduce the taxable assessed value of their primary residence.
The ZIP is highly walkable and transit-oriented, with frequent bus service connecting directly to Downtown Pittsburgh and the surrounding academic hubs. Most residents rely on public transit or walking, though highway access to I-376 is nearby for regional commuting.
The area features significant green space including Schenley Park, which offers trails, disc golf, and the Phipps Conservatory. Residents have immediate access to the Carnegie Museums and the vibrant dining and shopping districts of Oakland and nearby Shadyside.
The rental market is extremely deep and competitive due to the massive student population, resulting in high vacancy turnover and consistent upward pressure on rents. Short-term rentals are present but strictly regulated by city zoning ordinances.
The economy is dominated by the 'Eds and Meds' sector, with the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC serving as the primary economic engines. This creates a stable, recession-resistant employment base focused on research, healthcare, and education.
The area is a primary hub for the Port Authority of Allegheny County, with extensive bus rapid transit corridors connecting to Downtown and the East End. Infrastructure is focused on maintaining high-density transit access rather than highway expansion.
Development is currently focused on high-density residential and institutional infill projects within the Oakland neighborhood. City planning emphasizes transit-oriented development to support the high volume of students and medical staff.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal and school district taxes; there are no special MUD or PID districts in this urban core.
Property insurance is readily available, though premiums are influenced by the age of the housing stock and urban fire risk factors.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 15213 profile.
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.
- Kennywood4.36.1 mi
- Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh4.62.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - Homestead4.22.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - North Hills4.28.5 mi
- Sandcastle Water Park4.13.1 mi
- PNC Park4.82.8 mi
- PPG Paints Arena4.71.8 mi
- Acrisure Stadium4.73.2 mi
- Kennywood4.36.1 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.80.4 mi
- Sri Venkateswara Temple4.87.9 mi
- PNC Park4.82.8 mi
- Kennywood4.36.1 mi
- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium4.53.7 mi
- Rivers Casino43.6 mi
- Kennywood4.36.1 mi
- Kamin Science Center4.43.3 mi
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History4.80.5 mi
- The Andy Warhol Museum4.62.6 mi
- Duquesne Incline4.73.3 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.80.4 mi
- Point State Park4.72.8 mi
- Pittsburgh Botanic Garden4.611.5 mi
- Schenley Park4.70.8 mi
- Frick Park4.82.8 mi
- Fox Chapel Yacht Club4.55.5 mi
- Sharpsburg Islands Marina4.54.1 mi
- Washington's Landing Marina4.62.1 mi
- McKee's Point Marina4.37.6 mi
- Beach Club Marina4.415.8 mi
- Topgolf Pittsburgh4.410.1 mi
- Puttery4.82 mi
- Grand View Golf Club3.95.8 mi
- Edgewood Country Club4.66.4 mi
- South Park Golf Course3.68.2 mi
- Ross Park Mall4.47.8 mi
- South Hills Village4.48.5 mi
- The Mall at Robinson4.310.7 mi
- Monroeville Mall48.4 mi
- Bakery Square4.32.5 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.315.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A 456-acre municipal park featuring trails, sports fields, and the Phipps Conservatory.
A world-renowned research and exhibition institution located in the heart of Oakland.
Major anchor institution and employer driving the local economy and culture.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.