The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15081 sells for about $125,000, or $125 per square foot.
Prices are up +31% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 50 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $971 a month.
ZIP 15081 — South Heights
The housing market in 15081 is characterized by a small, stable inventory of residential properties with limited turnover. Prices have seen modest appreciation, reflecting the broader stability of the Beaver County market compared to national trends.
This area is best suited for long-term residents and those seeking affordable, established housing in a quiet, small-town setting.
Median prices moved up 31.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 50 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 21.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 15081, 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.
The area is a small, established residential community with limited new commercial development momentum.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Beaver County; specific millage rates vary by local school district and municipal jurisdiction.
Residents primarily commute by car, with approximately 61% of the workforce having a commute time between 15 and 45 minutes toward regional employment hubs.
The area offers proximity to local parks and the Ohio River waterfront, with basic shopping and dining options available in neighboring communities.
The rental market is limited due to the ZIP code's classification as a PO Box-only area, with low vacancy pressure.
The local economy is tied to the broader Pittsburgh metro area, which features a mix of healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors.
Parcels are subject to Beaver County and local school district property tax levies.
Data retrieved from US Census and ZIP-specific reporting portals.
Provides scenic views and recreational access for the surrounding region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.