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Bessemer, PA — ZIP 16112

Population: 1,322 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 16112 (Bessemer, PA) is $138,373 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $129,950 after a median 73.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$138,373

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

73.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$138,373
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.1%
5-year appreciation
+13.6%
10-year appreciation
+55.6%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$139,080
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
$129,950
Median list price
$219,450
Median price per sqft
$134
1-year sale-price change
+13.0%
Median days on market
73.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+0.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Mohawk SHS, Mohawk El Sch, Mohawk JHS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sharon Steel Corp (Farrell Works Disposal Area) (16.5 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)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.3 in
Annual snowfall
15.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
254
Days with Moderate air quality
12
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,550
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,884

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
First Ladies National Historic Site (47 mi)
National parks include
First Ladies National Historic Site, Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Airports within 30 mi
58
Nearest airport
Richey Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beaver County Airport (BFP) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
HMHP ST ELIZABETH BOARDMAN HEALTH CENTER, SURGICAL HOSPITAL AT SOUTHWOODS, BELMONT PINES HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+63 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
70.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,576
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
53.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,830
Average weekly wage
$982
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
42

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

How it compares

ZIP 16112State medianUS median
Median home value$138,373$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$129,950$254,900$325,000
Median days on market74 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,576$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 16112?
$138,373.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 16112?
$129,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 16112?
Median days on market: 73.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 16112?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,339/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 16112?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 16112 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 16112?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 16112?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 16112?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 16112?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 16112 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 16112?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 16112?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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