The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15215 sells for about $438,500, or $238 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 24 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,122 a month.
ZIP 15215 — Pittsburgh
The 15215 housing market remains resilient, supported by strong school districts and proximity to major healthcare employers. While inventory has increased slightly, demand for well-maintained homes in Aspinwall and O'Hara remains high, keeping price appreciation steady at 4.2% year-over-year.
This ZIP is ideal for families seeking high-performing schools and professionals working in the nearby medical and tech corridors who desire a suburban feel with urban accessibility.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 24 days on market with 3.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% 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 4.8% · poverty 7.5% — a stable, low-distress 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 8.2%/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 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 15215, 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 15215 area are generally lower than the Pittsburgh city average, with the suburban boroughs of Aspinwall and Fox Chapel contributing to a stable safety profile compared to the broader urban core.
The area is served by highly regarded districts including Fox Chapel Area School District, which consistently ranks among the top-performing public school systems in the Pittsburgh region.
The geography includes low-lying areas along the Allegheny River that are subject to flood risk, necessitating standard flood insurance coverage for properties in proximity to the waterfront.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the UPMC St. Margaret medical campus and ongoing revitalization efforts in the Sharpsburg riverfront district, which has attracted new mixed-use investment.
Property taxes are levied by Allegheny County, the local municipality (e.g., Aspinwall or O'Hara), and the school district, with the latter typically representing the largest portion of the tax bill.
Residents benefit from direct access to the Highland Park Bridge and Route 28, providing a 15-20 minute commute to Downtown Pittsburgh and the Oakland medical/university hub.
The area features extensive access to the Allegheny River trail system, multiple community parks in Aspinwall, and proximity to the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from medical professionals and university staff, with low vacancy rates in the more desirable borough sections.
The economy is anchored by the healthcare sector, specifically UPMC, and supported by a mix of professional services and retail businesses along the Freeport Road corridor.
The area is served by Port Authority bus routes and relies heavily on the Route 28 expressway for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and the continued conversion of riverfront industrial land into recreational and mixed-use assets.
Allegheny County utilizes a base-year assessment system, with property values periodically adjusted through county-wide reassessments.
Parcels are subject to various municipal and school district levies, with no significant MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the regional risk profile for wind and water damage common to the Ohio River Valley.
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.
- Kennywood4.38.7 mi
- Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh4.66.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - Homestead4.26.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - North Hills4.26.6 mi
- Sandcastle Water Park4.17.6 mi
- PNC Park4.86.6 mi
- PPG Paints Arena4.76.3 mi
- Acrisure Stadium4.77 mi
- Kennywood4.38.7 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.85.1 mi
- Sri Venkateswara Temple4.87.1 mi
- PNC Park4.86.6 mi
- Kennywood4.38.7 mi
- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium4.51.7 mi
- Rivers Casino47.3 mi
- Kennywood4.38.7 mi
- Kamin Science Center4.47.2 mi
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History4.84.9 mi
- The Andy Warhol Museum4.66.4 mi
- Duquesne Incline4.77.4 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.85.1 mi
- Point State Park4.76.9 mi
- Schenley Park4.75.3 mi
- Frick Park4.85 mi
- North Park4.79.2 mi
- Fox Chapel Yacht Club4.52.4 mi
- Sharpsburg Islands Marina4.51.5 mi
- Washington's Landing Marina4.64.7 mi
- Aspinwall Marina4.61.3 mi
- Puttery4.85.9 mi
- Grand View Golf Club3.97.7 mi
- Edgewood Country Club4.66.3 mi
- Pheasant Ridge Golf Club4.211.5 mi
- Bob O'Connor Golf Course4.25 mi
- Ross Park Mall4.45.8 mi
- Monroeville Mall48 mi
- Bakery Square4.33.4 mi
- Salem Market & Grill4.54.8 mi
- Soergel Orchards4.712.2 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.317.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular community-driven park offering river access and walking trails.
A major regional medical center and anchor employer located within the ZIP.
A primary retail hub serving the northern portion of the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.