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Radon in Murrysville, PA: Test Results by ZIP Code

Updated November 2026 · Data: Pennsylvania DEP radon test and mitigation databases · Sources and method

Pennsylvania DEP has records of 6,418 radon tests in homes with a Murrysville, PA mailing address. Of those, 44.7% were at or above the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L, and the median result was 3.5 pCi/L. That share is higher than the Westmoreland County figure of 38.2% (Pennsylvania: 33.9%).

44.7%of tests at or above 4 pCi/L
3.5 pCi/Lmedian test result
6,418tests on record (PA DEP)
5.9%of tests at or above 20 pCi/L
$1,300median mitigation cost, 2022–2026 (89 systems)
41.3%at or above 4 pCi/L in tests since 2016

These are area results, not your home’s level. Homes on the same street can have very different radon levels. The only way to know yours is to test.

Radon by ZIP code in Murrysville

ZIP codes used in Murrysville mailing addresses, with at least 50 tests.

ZIP codeTestsMedian (pCi/L)At or above 4 pCi/L
156321423.749.3%
156686,2453.544.6%
Source: Pennsylvania DEP radon test database (data.pa.gov).

Results by floor

Floor testedTestsMedian (pCi/L)At or above 4 pCi/L
Basement5,8543.646.5%
First Floor3332.427.6%
Slab On Grade842.725.0%
Second Floor571.715.8%

Recent tests (2016 to 2026)

Of the 2,254 tests since 2016, 41.3% were at or above 4 pCi/L and the median was 3.2 pCi/L.

Radon mitigation in Murrysville

  • The median reported cost of 89 mitigation systems installed in Murrysville from 2022 to 2026 was $1,300 (PA DEP mitigation records).
  • Pennsylvania requires radon testers and mitigators to be certified by DEP. Find one in the DEP radon services directory or call 1-800-23-RADON.
  • Compare prices in our radon mitigation cost guide.

How to test your home

  • Short-term kits cost about $20 to $30 at hardware stores and from Pennsylvania-certified labs (PA DEP).
  • Test the lowest lived-in level of the home with windows and doors closed.
  • If the result is 4 pCi/L or higher, the EPA recommends fixing the home; between 2 and 4 pCi/L, consider a fix.

More results nearby: Radon in Westmoreland County · Radon in Pennsylvania.

Frequently asked questions

Is radon a problem in Murrysville, PA?

44.7% of 6,418 radon tests in Murrysville homes recorded by PA DEP were at or above 4 pCi/L. Any home can have high radon, so testing is the only way to know.

What is the average radon level in Murrysville?

The median of all PA DEP test results for Murrysville mailing addresses is 3.5 pCi/L. We use the median because a few very high readings would distort a simple average.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Murrysville?

The median reported cost of 89 systems installed from 2022 to 2026 was $1,300, according to PA DEP records.

Sources and method

Statistics use the Pennsylvania DEP radon test database (about 3.4 million tests from 1986 to October 2026), limited to residential and unspecified buildings, for homes whose mailing address city is Murrysville. A mailing city can cover several municipalities and ZIP codes. Records can include repeat tests of the same home and some tests after mitigation. Data retrieved November 2026.