The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15222 sells for about $559,000, or $396 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.64% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,089 a month.
ZIP 15222 — Pittsburgh
The 15222 housing market remains a high-value, low-inventory urban core characterized by luxury rental demand and steady price appreciation. While sales volume is constrained by limited inventory, the area's strong employment base and ongoing residential development continue to support stable market conditions.
This ZIP is best suited for young professionals, urban-dwelling commuters, and investors seeking high-end rental demand. It offers a walkable, high-amenity lifestyle that appeals to those prioritizing proximity to downtown employment over traditional suburban family housing.
Median prices moved up 1.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.1% · poverty 12.4% — 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 4.2%/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 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 15222, 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 experiences higher property crime rates typical of a dense urban downtown core compared to suburban Allegheny County. Violent crime remains concentrated in specific corridors, though overall trends are monitored by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.
Public schools serving this ZIP are part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district, which faces ongoing challenges with performance metrics and enrollment shifts. Many residents in this high-income downtown core opt for private or specialized magnet school alternatives.
The ZIP is located in a high-density urban environment with significant exposure to riverfront flood risks along the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers. Property insurance premiums are influenced by urban fire risk and localized flood plain management.
The area serves as the primary economic engine of the region, anchored by major corporate headquarters, financial services, and technology hubs. Development momentum is driven by high-end residential conversions and mixed-use urban infill projects.
Property taxes are levied by the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and the Pittsburgh School District. The structure includes a base millage rate applied to assessed values, with no homestead exemptions for commercial-heavy downtown parcels.
This ZIP is the central employment hub of Pittsburgh, resulting in minimal commute times for residents living within the district. Transit access is excellent, with extensive bus and light rail connectivity to the broader metropolitan area.
The area features significant urban amenities including Point State Park, the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, and proximity to major cultural venues like the Cultural District and Heinz Hall. Shopping and dining are concentrated in the downtown core and nearby Strip District.
The rental market is characterized by high-end luxury apartment demand and a significant professional renter base. Vacancy pressure is moderate due to a steady pipeline of new high-rise residential developments.
The economy is anchored by financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors. Major employers include regional banking headquarters and university-affiliated research institutions.
The area is the hub for the Port Authority of Allegheny County transit system, including busways and the 'T' light rail. It serves as the primary transit node for the entire metropolitan region.
Development is focused on high-density residential infill and the revitalization of historic office structures. Planning efforts prioritize pedestrian connectivity and riverfront access.
Parcels are subject to city, county, and school district taxes, with no specific MUD/PID districts common in this urban core.
Property insurance rates are standard for urban Pennsylvania, with premiums sensitive to building age and flood zone proximity.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and SimpleMaps ZCTA profiles.
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.
- Kennywood4.38.1 mi
- Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh4.60.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - Homestead4.24.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - North Hills4.27.2 mi
- Sandcastle Water Park4.14.9 mi
- PNC Park4.80.7 mi
- PPG Paints Arena4.70.6 mi
- Acrisure Stadium4.71.2 mi
- Kennywood4.38.1 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.82.5 mi
- Sri Venkateswara Temple4.89.9 mi
- PNC Park4.80.7 mi
- Kennywood4.38.1 mi
- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium4.54.5 mi
- Rivers Casino41.6 mi
- Kennywood4.38.1 mi
- Kamin Science Center4.41.3 mi
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History4.82.3 mi
- The Andy Warhol Museum4.60.5 mi
- Duquesne Incline4.71.4 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.82.5 mi
- Point State Park4.70.9 mi
- Pittsburgh Botanic Garden4.69.6 mi
- Schenley Park4.72.8 mi
- Frick Park4.84.8 mi
- Fox Chapel Yacht Club4.56.9 mi
- Sharpsburg Islands Marina4.54.6 mi
- Washington's Landing Marina4.61.4 mi
- McKee's Point Marina4.39.4 mi
- Beach Club Marina4.416.6 mi
- Topgolf Pittsburgh4.48.8 mi
- Puttery4.80.2 mi
- Grand View Golf Club3.97.9 mi
- Edgewood Country Club4.68.4 mi
- Scally's Golf Center4.510.9 mi
- Ross Park Mall4.46.7 mi
- South Hills Village4.48 mi
- The Mall at Robinson4.38.7 mi
- Monroeville Mall410.5 mi
- Bakery Square4.34.1 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.313.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic waterfront park at the confluence of the three rivers.
Concentration of theaters, galleries, and performance venues.
Extensive urban trail system for cycling and walking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.