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Mars, PA — ZIP 16066

Population: 33,873 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 16066 (Mars, PA) is $442,206 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $480,000 after a median 61 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,967/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, inlandflooding, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$442,206

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$442,206
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+15.8%
5-year appreciation
+29.8%
10-year appreciation
+73.9%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$447,246
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$480,000
Median list price
$499,990
Median price per sqft
$220
1-year sale-price change
+9.1%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
120
For-sale inventory
109
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
135
1-year forecast
-0.5%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
49

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,967/mo
1-year rent change
+1.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,460/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,570/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,890/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,420/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,600/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
0
Schools include
Ehrman Crest MS, Haine MS, Rowan El Sch, Ehrman Crest El Sch, Haine El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively High · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ohio River Park (13.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
45.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
49,941
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
39,817

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Lakehill Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beaver County Airport (BFP) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
UPMC MERCY, HERITAGE VALLEY BEAVER, HERITAGE VALLEY SEWICKLEY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+677 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
7.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,759
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
90.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
76,391
Average weekly wage
$1,217
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
931

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 16066State medianUS median
Median home value$442,206$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$480,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market61 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,967/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,759$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 16066?
$442,206.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 16066?
$480,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 16066?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 16066?
Typical rent: $1,967/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 16066?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 16066 in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 16066?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 16066?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 16066?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 16066?
5 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 16066 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 16066?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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