The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 16201 sells for about $178,000, or $109 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.44%), a market in balance. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $845 a month.
ZIP 16201 — Kittanning
The housing market in 16201 is currently balanced, with a median home price of $178,000 and a stable inventory of 35 active listings. Market activity is driven by local demand and affordability, with homes selling near their asking prices. The area remains a stable, lower-cost alternative to larger metro markets.
This ZIP code is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and local workers seeking affordable housing in a small-town setting.
Median prices moved down 0.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 1.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.3% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · 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 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 16201, Armstrong County PA
The area is served by the Armstrong School District, which provides public education for the region.
The area maintains a stable local economy with a mix of residential and small-scale commercial activity, though major corporate development is limited.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Pennsylvania) — Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion: Formula: (Assessed Value - Exclusion Amount) × Tax Rate = Tax Owed. Exclusion amount varies by school district and county. State (Pennsylvania) — Property Tax Assessment: Tax = Assessed Value × Local Millage Rate (1 mill = $1 per $1,000 of assessed value).
The area is primarily car-dependent, with residents commuting to local employment hubs in Kittanning or toward the Pittsburgh metro area.
The area features access to the Allegheny River for boating and fishing, local community parks, and proximity to regional trails.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and affordability, with a median rent of $845 and a reasonable supply of single-family rentals.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and small-scale manufacturing within Armstrong County.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with limited public transit options available for regional commuting.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and local infrastructure maintenance.
Armstrong County manages property assessments through a centralized appraisal process.
Parcels are subject to Armstrong School District taxes and local municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the area's moderate risk profile.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides recreational boating and fishing access.
A multi-use trail system serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.