Port Carbon, PA 17965 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Port Carbon, PA—17965

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$124,000

1.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$59,000

14.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

23.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.8%

Median Rent

$1,000

4.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,000

4.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Port Carbon, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Port Carbon, PA is $124,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.9%. This indicates that home prices in Port Carbon, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.8%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$124,000	1.9%
Single Family	$124,000	-0.8%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Port Carbon, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Port Carbon, PA is $1,050, with a year-over-year rent change of -4.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Port Carbon, PA is 2-bedrooms: $1,050. The most common rental property sizes in Port Carbon, PA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 82.8% and 12.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,000	$1,050
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$1,000	$1,050
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

2.5%

2 Bedrooms

82.8%

3 Bedrooms

12.3%

4 Bedrooms

2.5%

Property Listings — Port Carbon, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Port Carbon, PA is 44. This is a decrease of -11.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 67.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$140,000	34.0%
Listing Count	5	0.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	0.0%
Days on Market	79	-23.0%

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Demographics — Port Carbon, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Port Carbon, PA has a population of 1,870, which has decreased by -9.8% over the past 5 years. Port Carbon, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 13.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	1,870	-9.8%
% Under 18	17.7%	-15.3%
% Seniors	23.2%	19.6%
% WFH	5.0%	4.2%
% w/ College Degree	13.5%	-6.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Port Carbon, PA is a predominantly white area, with 92.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Port Carbon, PA is hispanic, making up 2.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.8% of the population in Port Carbon, PA, and this percentage has increased by 33.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	92.6%	-3.7%
% Black	2.2%	∞%
% Hispanic	2.9%	-14.7%
% Asian	0.1%	-66.7%
% Foreign Born	0.8%	33.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Port Carbon, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 30 mortgage originations in Port Carbon, PA, of which 50.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 86.0%, with 53.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Port Carbon, PA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 17.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	30
% Conventional Loans	50.0%
% Government Loans	50.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	3.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	17.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Port Carbon, PA

Port Carbon, PA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	14
Total Units Section 8	14
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	78.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$730
2 Bedroom	-$50	$1,000	$950
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,240
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,300

Port Carbon, PA—17965

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Port Carbon, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Port Carbon, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Port Carbon, PA

Demographics — Port Carbon, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Port Carbon, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Port Carbon, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Port Carbon, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Port Carbon, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	1.7
Median Home Price	$124,000
Median Household Income	$59,000

Port Carbon, PA—17965

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Port Carbon, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Port Carbon, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Port Carbon, PA

Demographics — Port Carbon, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Port Carbon, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Port Carbon, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Port Carbon, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Port Carbon, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Saint Clair, PA

New Philadelphia, PA

New Philadelphia

Seltzer

Cressona, PA

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