The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15223 sells for about $232,500, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 50 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,014 a month.
ZIP 15223 — Pittsburgh
The 15223 housing market remains stable with moderate activity, driven by its affordability relative to the broader Pittsburgh metro area. While year-over-year values have seen a slight correction, the market maintains a healthy balance of inventory and demand from local buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking suburban living with convenient access to Pittsburgh's urban core at a relatively accessible price point.
Median prices moved down 4.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 50 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.4% · poverty 14.7% — 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 5.3%/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 15223, 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 15223 area are generally consistent with regional averages for the North Hills suburbs of Pittsburgh, though specific neighborhood trends vary.
The area is served by the Shaler Area School District, which is generally regarded as a stable, mid-sized suburban district providing comprehensive public education.
The area faces moderate risks related to hilly terrain and localized flooding in low-lying areas near the Allegheny River, typical of the Pittsburgh region.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Pittsburgh employment core and local commercial development in Etna and Shaler Township.
Property taxes are levied by Allegheny County, the local municipality (Etna or Shaler), and the Shaler Area School District, with rates reflecting standard Pennsylvania millage structures.
Residents typically commute via Route 8 or Mount Royal Boulevard, providing direct access to downtown Pittsburgh, usually within a 15-20 minute drive.
The area features access to local community parks, the nearby Allegheny River waterfront, and various shopping and dining options along the Route 8 corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from commuters and students, with moderate vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family and multi-family units.
The economy is anchored by the broader Pittsburgh metropolitan area, with significant employment in healthcare, education, and technology sectors.
The area is served by major arterial roads including Route 8, facilitating transit to the city center.
Ongoing revitalization efforts are focused on the Etna riverfront and commercial corridor improvements.
Parcels are subject to Shaler Area School District and Allegheny County tax assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including flood risks near the river.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
- Kennywood4.39.3 mi
- Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh4.65 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - Homestead4.26.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - North Hills4.24.9 mi
- Sandcastle Water Park4.17.3 mi
- PNC Park4.84.9 mi
- PPG Paints Arena4.74.9 mi
- Acrisure Stadium4.75.2 mi
- Kennywood4.39.3 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.84.4 mi
- Sri Venkateswara Temple4.88.7 mi
- PNC Park4.84.9 mi
- Kennywood4.39.3 mi
- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium4.52 mi
- Rivers Casino45.4 mi
- Kennywood4.39.3 mi
- Kamin Science Center4.45.3 mi
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History4.84.1 mi
- The Andy Warhol Museum4.64.7 mi
- Duquesne Incline4.75.6 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.84.4 mi
- Point State Park4.75.2 mi
- Schenley Park4.74.7 mi
- Frick Park4.85.3 mi
- North Park4.78.2 mi
- Fox Chapel Yacht Club4.54.2 mi
- Sharpsburg Islands Marina4.51.3 mi
- Washington's Landing Marina4.63.1 mi
- Aspinwall Marina4.62.7 mi
- Puttery4.84.3 mi
- Grand View Golf Club3.98.5 mi
- Edgewood Country Club4.67.7 mi
- Pheasant Ridge Golf Club4.212.2 mi
- South Park Golf Course3.612.6 mi
- Ross Park Mall4.44.1 mi
- South Hills Village4.412.4 mi
- The Mall at Robinson4.311.4 mi
- Monroeville Mall49.6 mi
- Bakery Square4.33.6 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.315.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational access to the Allegheny River.
A central community hub for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.