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Wampum, PA — ZIP 16157

Population: 2,840 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 16157 (Wampum, PA) is $173,235 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $249,827 after a median 42 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$173,235

Typical home value

+1.5%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$173,235
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+4.6%
5-year appreciation
+15.8%
10-year appreciation
+50.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2024)
$173,567
House Price Index (state)
384.9 (+3.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$249,827
Median list price
$211,586
Median price per sqft
$190
1-year sale-price change
+72.3%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+2.8%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$763/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$844/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,095/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,516/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,682/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
9
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) (23.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.7 in
Annual snowfall
11.5 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)

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 annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,821
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,108

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
First Ladies National Historic Site (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
51
Nearest airport
McMillin Landingstrip (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
36
Hospitals include
INSIGHT HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER TRUMBULL, MH ST ELIZABETH YOUNGSTOWN HOSPITAL, EAST LIVERPOOL CITY HOSPITAL
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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+63 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1958
Housing built before 1970
64.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,918
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
60.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,921
Average weekly wage
$1,052
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
70

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

How it compares

ZIP 16157State medianUS median
Typical home value$173,235$234,558$285,053
Median sale price$249,827$259,924$319,906
Median days on market42 days36 days48 days
Median annual property tax$1,918$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 typical home value in ZIP 16157?
$173,235.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 16157?
$249,827.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 16157?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 16157?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,095/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 16157?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 16157 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 16157. 9 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 16157?
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 16157?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 16157?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 16157 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 16157?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 16157?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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