The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15003 sells for about $181,450, or $108 per square foot.
Prices are up +46.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 57 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 15003 — Ambridge
The Ambridge housing market is experiencing a significant surge in median sale prices, reflecting a tightening supply and increased buyer interest. While inventory remains limited, the market is showing signs of moderate appreciation and competitive activity compared to the previous year. These trends are driven by the area's relative affordability within the broader Pittsburgh metropolitan region.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and commuters seeking affordability relative to the Pittsburgh urban core.
Median prices moved up 46.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
3% 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 11.5% — 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 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 15003, Beaver 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.
Ambridge Area School District serves the area; school quality is generally considered moderate within the regional context.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and weather risks common to the Ohio River valley.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Pittsburgh metro area, with local efforts focused on revitalizing the historic Ambridge business district.
Property taxes are assessed at the county, municipal, and school district levels, with Ambridge Borough and Beaver County maintaining specific millage rates.
Residents primarily commute by car to the Pittsburgh employment core, with an average commute time of approximately 22.6 minutes.
The area features access to the Ohio River, local community parks, and proximity to regional shopping and dining hubs in neighboring Beaver County communities.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and moderate vacancy pressure, with a mix of long-term residents and some investor-owned properties.
The local economy is supported by a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and service-sector employers within the Beaver County and Pittsburgh metro region.
The area is served by major highway corridors including PA-65, facilitating access to the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
Ongoing revitalization efforts are focused on the historic downtown Ambridge area and infrastructure improvements along the riverfront.
Beaver County utilizes a county-wide assessment system to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Ambridge Area School District taxes and local municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles and the age of the local housing stock.
Pennsylvania is a judicial foreclosure state.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from Data USA and Census Bureau profiles for ZCTA 15003.
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.
Provides recreational access and scenic views along the borough's border.
A historic landmark and museum showcasing the 19th-century Harmony Society.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.