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Houston, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15342

Washington County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,818
557/sq mi
$92,402
Median income
$247,300
Median home value
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
557
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15342 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15342 covers 8.7 square miles in Houston, Washington County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,818 residents on file, a density of 557 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15342 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,402 (19% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $47,504. Local economic indicators show a 6.6% poverty rate alongside 3.2% unemployment. 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 15342 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Washington County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 15342

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15342.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 15342?

42.9

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.2%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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

How ZIP 15342 ranks nationally

Houston, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$92,402 Top 25% higher than 75% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.6%

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

Owner 83.4%
Renter 16.6%

$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 15342 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15342 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15342 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 15342 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

15301 standard
Washington, PA
Pop: 49,331
15317 standard
Canonsburg, PA
Pop: 36,535
15057 standard
Mc Donald, PA
Pop: 13,930
15063 standard
Monongahela, PA
Pop: 11,677
15022 standard
Charleroi, PA
Pop: 10,340
15367 standard
Venetia, PA
Pop: 8,731

Related Areas

Washington County Houston, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15342 in? ▼
ZIP code 15342 (Houston) is located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15342? ▼
ZIP code 15342 in Houston, PA has a population of 4,818 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15342? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15342 is $92,402, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15342? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15342 is $247,300, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15342? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15342 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15342? ▼
ZIP code 15342 has 106 business establishments employing approximately 1,459 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15342? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15342 are: Construction (15), Professional, scientific, and technical services (15), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15342? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15342 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15342? ▼
In ZIP code 15342, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 15342? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15342 is 19.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15342? ▼
In ZIP code 15342, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15342? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15342 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.