The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15851 sells for about $199,450, or $88 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.023%), a market in balance. Homes take about 129 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $499 a month.
ZIP 15851 — Reynoldsville
The 15851 housing market is characterized by low inventory and a high share of vacant rental units, with median home values remaining well below national averages. Market activity is slow, with homes spending over four months on the market on average. The area remains an affordable option for local buyers, though growth momentum is limited.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and those seeking rural, low-density living, as it offers significantly lower home values compared to national averages.
Median prices moved up 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 129 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 11.4% — 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 9.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical -2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 15851, Jefferson County PA
The area is served by the DuBois Area School District, which maintains standard public school offerings for the region.
The area is characterized by rural residential development with limited large-scale industrial or corporate infrastructure expansion reported.
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).
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to regional routes connecting to nearby employment hubs like DuBois.
The area features rural outdoor access and proximity to local parks and community spaces within Reynoldsville and surrounding Jefferson County.
The rental market is characterized by a high vacancy rate of approximately 33.6%, with limited inventory primarily consisting of single-family homes.
The local economy is driven by small-scale retail, local services, and proximity to the broader DuBois regional employment market.
Parcels are subject to Jefferson County, Reynoldsville Borough, and DuBois Area School District tax levies.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 15851 profiles.
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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.