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Walston 15781

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Pennsylvania
$155K
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.
4
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$113K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2025 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

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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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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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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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.131
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$113K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.858 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1940
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.84%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.1%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.79%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.3.1%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.6 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.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
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.99
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.108 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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 Walston 15781 compares

By median home value, Walston 15781 is the 7th most expensive of 20 ZIP codes in Jefferson County, and its typical home is worth more than 52% of all homes in Jefferson County.

Home values in Walston 15781

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$61K$293K
ZIP codes in Jefferson County ranked by median home value
#Jefferson CountyMedian valueHomes
1Mayport 16240$155K739
2Ringgold 15770$142K114
3Punxsutawney 15767$126K7,552
4Brockway 15824$116K2,825
5Corsica 15829$115K724
6Brookville 15825$114K5,625
7Walston 15781$113K131
8Reynoldsville 15851$111K3,673
9Clarington 15828$109K684
10Summerville 15864$105K1,012
11Falls Creek 15840$101K1,084
12Sykesville 15865$91K592
13Big Run 15715$89K367
14Sigel 15860$88K2,428
15Stump Creek 15863$84K138
16Anita 15711$82K241
17De Lancey 15733$73K118
18Timblin 15778$67K129
19Knox Dale 15847$64K136
20Valier 15780$52K129

About the Walston 15781 market

What is the median home price in Walston 15781, PA?

The median sale price in Walston 15781, PA is $155,000 (data through October 2025), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Walston 15781, PA each year?

4 homes sold in Walston 15781, PA over the last 12 months (data through October 2025). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Walston 15781, PA?

Walston 15781, PA contains 131 residential properties, with a median of 858 square feet, built around 1940. The median TopHap Estimate is $113K.

How does Walston 15781, PA compare to the rest of Jefferson County?

By median home value, Walston 15781, PA is the 7th most expensive of 20 ZIP codes in Jefferson County. Its typical home is worth more than 52% of all homes in Jefferson County. Brookville 15825 ranks just above it and Reynoldsville 15851 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Walston 15781, PA?

79% of homes in Walston 15781, PA are owner-occupied. 3% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Walston 15781, PA hold?

84% of mortgaged homes in Walston 15781, PA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.1% owe more than the home is worth.

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