ZIP Code 15342
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Houston · Washington County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 4,818
- Median income
- $92,402
- Median home value
- $247,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.6%
- Land area
- 8.7 sq mi
557/sq mi
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.9
New York
ZIP code 15342 in Houston, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,818. The median household income is $92,402, which is 21% above the national average. Median home value is $247,300, 11% below the US average. 37.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15342 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.7 square miles in Houston, Washington County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,818 residents, producing a population density of 557 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 15342 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15342 sits at $92,402 (19% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $47,504. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $247,300 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,058 per month, and 83.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15342 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 15342 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 15342
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15342.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 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 15342, Houston, 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
4,818
Population
8.7
Area (sq mi)
557
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15342?
42.9
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
1.1%
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?
$92,402
Median Household Income
+19% vs state
$47,504
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,475
Total Housing Units
2,261
Occupied Units
214
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,300
Median Home Value
+9% vs state
$1,058
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15342 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.2% | 172 |
| 2021 | +6.5% | 184 |
| 2022 | +1.3% | 186 |
| 2023 | +18.7% | 221 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 234 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 106 business establishments in ZIP 15342, employing approximately 1,459 people with a combined annual payroll of $110,726,000.
106
Businesses
1,459
Employees
$110.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 14.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 12.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 10.4% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 2.8% |
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 15342 vs 15363 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15363 | Strabane, PA | 760 | 1.3 mi |
| 15347 | Meadow Lands, PA | 582 | 1.9 mi |
| 15350 | Muse, PA | 425 | 3.5 mi |
| 15317 | Canonsburg, PA | 36,535 | 3.4 mi |
| 15378 | Westland, PA | 106 | 3.7 mi |
| 15321 | Cecil, PA | 1,676 | 5.7 mi |
| 15301 | Washington, PA | 49,331 | 5.9 mi |
| 15361 | Southview, PA | 151 | 6.2 mi |
| 15340 | Hickory, PA | 1,469 | 5.7 mi |
| 15057 | Mc Donald, PA | 13,930 | 7.8 mi |
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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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