Is Wampum, PA 16157 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Wampum housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Wampum, PA 16157 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 8.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (25% then), homes sold faster (66 days then) and the median sale price rose 94% to $304,818. Overall, Wampum is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Lawrence County, homes here sell faster than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 58%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Volant 16156 (0% sold over asking) or New Galilee 16141 (0% sold over asking), while West Pittsburg 16160 (50% sold over asking) and New Castle 16102 (37% sold over asking) are even more competitive.