The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15221 sells for about $150,301, or $122 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 89 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $997 a month.
ZIP 15221 — Pittsburgh
The 15221 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price correction, with median home values showing a slight year-over-year decline. Market activity remains steady but cautious, driven by the area's affordability relative to the broader Pittsburgh market and its accessibility to the city center via public transit.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious first-time homebuyers, investors looking for rental yield, and commuters who prioritize proximity to public transit over newer construction.
Median prices moved down 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 89 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
1% 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 9.4% · poverty 19.2% — 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 5.2%/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 2.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 15221, 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 15221 area are generally higher than the national average, with property and violent crime trends remaining a concern for local residents compared to more suburban Allegheny County municipalities.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Woodland Hills School District, which faces ongoing challenges regarding academic performance and resource allocation.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including localized flooding in low-lying areas near stream beds and typical mid-Atlantic weather patterns; wildfire risk is negligible.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Pittsburgh urban core, with ongoing efforts to revitalize older commercial corridors in Wilkinsburg and surrounding boroughs.
Property taxes are levied by Allegheny County, the local municipality, and the school district, with the latter typically representing the largest portion of the tax bill; assessments are based on a base-year system.
Residents have direct access to the East Busway for transit-based commuting to Downtown Pittsburgh, while drivers typically utilize I-376 (Parkway East) for access to the city center.
The area features access to local community parks and is within a short drive of larger regional green spaces like Frick Park and various shopping centers along the Route 22 corridor.
The rental market is characterized by a high density of multi-family housing and older duplexes, with steady demand from students and commuters seeking affordability relative to the city center.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and service sectors in the broader Pittsburgh metro area, with many residents commuting to major employers in the city center.
The area is served by the Port Authority of Allegheny County, with the East Busway providing a dedicated transit lane for rapid access to the urban core.
Development is focused on small-scale infill projects and the rehabilitation of existing residential and commercial stock.
Parcels are subject to Allegheny County, municipal, and Woodland Hills School District tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though older housing stock may face higher rates due to age and construction materials.
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.
- Kennywood4.33.5 mi
- Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh4.68 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - Homestead4.23.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - North Hills4.211.6 mi
- Sandcastle Water Park4.14.5 mi
- PNC Park4.87.9 mi
- PPG Paints Arena4.76.9 mi
- Acrisure Stadium4.78.3 mi
- Kennywood4.33.5 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.84.7 mi
- Sri Venkateswara Temple4.82.8 mi
- PNC Park4.87.9 mi
- Kennywood4.33.5 mi
- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium4.54.7 mi
- Rivers Casino48.7 mi
- Kennywood4.33.5 mi
- Kamin Science Center4.48.5 mi
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History4.84.9 mi
- The Andy Warhol Museum4.67.7 mi
- Duquesne Incline4.78.4 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.84.7 mi
- Point State Park4.77.9 mi
- Schenley Park4.74.4 mi
- Frick Park4.82.4 mi
- Blue Slide Playground4.83 mi
- Fox Chapel Yacht Club4.53.5 mi
- Sharpsburg Islands Marina4.55.4 mi
- Washington's Landing Marina4.66.6 mi
- McKee's Point Marina4.36 mi
- Beach Club Marina4.416.4 mi
- Puttery4.87 mi
- Butler's Golf Course4.111.9 mi
- Grand View Golf Club3.92.3 mi
- Edgewood Country Club4.61.3 mi
- South Park Golf Course3.610.8 mi
- Ross Park Mall4.410.8 mi
- South Hills Village4.412.3 mi
- Monroeville Mall43.3 mi
- Bakery Square4.33.4 mi
- Salem Market & Grill4.56.3 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.320.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space providing recreational facilities.
Major transit corridor connecting the area to Downtown Pittsburgh.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.