ZIP Code 15142

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Presto · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,163

309/sq mi

Median income
$119,667

▲ 57% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$582,200

▲ 109% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
65.0%

Median age 46.9

Land area
3.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15142 in Presto, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,163. The median household income is $119,667, which is 57% above the national average. Median home value is $582,200, 109% above the US average. 65.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15142 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.8 square miles in Presto, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,163 residents, producing a population density of 309 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15142 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15142 sits at $119,667 (54% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $105,853. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $582,200 (156% above the state average) with median rent at $1,762 per month, and 62.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15142 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 65.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15142 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 15142

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15142.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15142, Presto, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,163

Population

3.8

Area (sq mi)

309

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15142?

46.9

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 6.4%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$119,667

Median Household Income

+54% vs state

$105,853

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

771

Total Housing Units

722

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.9%
Renter 37.1%

$582,200

Median Home Value

+156% vs state

$1,762

Median Rent

2002

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 15142, employing approximately 269 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,857,000.

39

Businesses

269

Employees

$14.9M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 23.1%
Construction 6 15.4%
Health care and social assistance 5 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 10.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 15142 vs 15106 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15106 Carnegie, PA 18,536 1.8 mi
15017 Bridgeville, PA 16,213 3.1 mi
15064 Morgan, PA 382 2.5 mi
15243 Pittsburgh, PA 13,406 2.7 mi
15205 Pittsburgh, PA 21,865 3.8 mi
15031 Cuddy, PA 513 3.3 mi
15055 Lawrence, PA 1,360 5.5 mi
15241 Pittsburgh, PA 20,395 4.2 mi
15071 Oakdale, PA 9,956 3.9 mi
15228 Pittsburgh, PA 17,595 4.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15142 in?
ZIP code 15142 (Presto) is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Allegheny County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allegheny-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15142?
ZIP code 15142 in Presto, PA has a population of 1,163 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15142?
The median household income in ZIP 15142 is $119,667, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15142?
The median home value in ZIP 15142 is $582,200, which is 109% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15142?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15142 is White at 83.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15142?
ZIP code 15142 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 269 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15142?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15142 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Construction (6), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15142?
In ZIP code 15142, 77.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15142?
In ZIP code 15142, approximately 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15142?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15142 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Presto, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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