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 High-density area
- $92,402
- Median income Above-median income area
- $247,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15342 (Houston, PA) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 220.7 in 2023 to 233.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,504. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.6% and unemployment is 3.2%. Median home value is $247,300 (9% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,058; 83.4% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 15342 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$47,504
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15342 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Houston, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$92,402 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,475housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 15301
Washington (15301)
49,331 residents
- 15317
Canonsburg (15317)
36,535 residents
- 15057 13,930
Mc Donald (15057)
13,930 residents
- 15342 4,818
Houston (15342)
4,818 residents
- 15321 1,676
Cecil (15321)
1,676 residents
- 15340 1,469
Hickory (15340)
1,469 residents
- 15363 760
Strabane (15363)
760 residents
- 15347 582
Meadow Lands (15347)
582 residents
- 15350 425
Muse (15350)
425 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15342 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15342 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15057
Mc Donald (15057)
$120,821 median income
- 15321
Cecil (15321)
$117,656 median income
- 15317
Canonsburg (15317)
$108,044 median income
- 15342
Houston (15342)
$92,402 median income
- 15340
Hickory (15340)
$82,431 median income
- 15301
Washington (15301)
$70,473 median income
- 15363
Strabane (15363)
$63,281 median income
- 15350
Muse (15350)
$58,117 median income
- 15347
Meadow Lands (15347)
$48,839 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15342, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,818 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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