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Irwin 15642

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.PennsylvaniaBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 45
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$271K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
-1.0%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
533
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$267K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Aug 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.18,277
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$267K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,920 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1993
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.98%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.49%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.4%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.85%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.4.5%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.51%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.20.2 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.66
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,509
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,016 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Irwin 15642 compares

By median home value, Irwin 15642 is the 5th most expensive of 65 ZIP codes in Westmoreland County, and its typical home is worth more than 66% of all homes in Westmoreland County.

Home values in Irwin 15642

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$102K$744K
ZIP codes in Westmoreland County ranked by median home value
#Westmoreland CountyMedian valueHomes
1Harrison City 15636$433K1,366
2Murrysville 15668$374K5,406
3Export 15632$337K3,897
4New Stanton 15672$271K1,145
5Irwin 15642$267K18,277
6Delmont 15626$266K2,210
7Ligonier 15658$265K3,840
8Trafford 15085$260K3,339
9Greensburg 15601$246K21,770
10Laughlintown 15655$240K262
11Rector 15677$232K274
12Claridge 15623$223K404
13Hunker 15639$217K799
14Latrobe 15650$213K10,679
15Apollo 15613$210K5,806
16New Alexandria 15670$207K1,363
17New Derry 15671$204K338
18Stahlstown 15687$204K623
19Belle Vernon 15012$197K6,927
20Manor 15665$197K632
21Pleasant Unity 15676$196K217
22Forbes Road 15633$193K131
23Madison 15663$189K177
24New Kensington 15068$177K15,123

65 ZIP codes in Westmoreland County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Irwin 15642 market

What is the median home price in Irwin 15642, PA?

The median sale price in Irwin 15642, PA is $271,333 (data through August 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is down 1.0% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Irwin 15642, PA each year?

533 homes sold in Irwin 15642, PA over the last 12 months (data through August 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Irwin 15642, PA a buyer's or seller's market?

Irwin 15642, PA is currently a balanced market, scoring 45 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through August 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Irwin 15642, PA?

Irwin 15642, PA contains 18,277 residential properties, with a median of 1,920 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1993. The median TopHap Estimate is $267K.

How does Irwin 15642, PA compare to the rest of Westmoreland County?

By median home value, Irwin 15642, PA is the 5th most expensive of 65 ZIP codes in Westmoreland County. Its typical home is worth more than 66% of all homes in Westmoreland County. New Stanton 15672 ranks just above it and Delmont 15626 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Irwin 15642, PA?

85% of homes in Irwin 15642, PA are owner-occupied. 4% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Irwin 15642, PA hold?

49% of mortgaged homes in Irwin 15642, PA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.4% owe more than the home is worth.

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