ZIP Code 15142
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Presto · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 1,163
- Median income
- $119,667
- Median home value
- $582,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 65.0%
- Land area
- 3.8 sq mi
309/sq mi
▲ 57% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 109% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.9
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15142?
46.9
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
6.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
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
$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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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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