15342 ZIP Code — Houston, PA

Washington County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15342 is located in Houston, Pennsylvania, within Washington County. It covers approximately 3.21 square miles and serves a population of 5,138 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412.

About ZIP code 15342

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $227,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $91,510. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 15342 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,138

population

3.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15342 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15342

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15342. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15363 Strabane (1.3 mi) 15317 Canonsburg (3.1 mi) 15321 Cecil (5.3 mi) 15340 Hickory (5.5 mi) 15055 Lawrence (6.3 mi) 15301 Washington (6.7 mi) 15057 Mc Donald (7.8 mi) 15031 Cuddy (7.8 mi) 15330 Eighty Four (8 mi) 15017 Bridgeville (8.2 mi) 15064 Morgan (8.3 mi) 15367 Venetia (8.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,138
Population density	1,601 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	3.21 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.2495
Longitude	-80.2232
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	412

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.6%	7.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,138

Population

1,601

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$91,510

Median household income

$46,500

Per capita income

$227,800

Median home value

$988

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

2,150

Housing units

31.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

108

160

5–9

180

139

10–14

156

112

15–19

126

20–24

273

25–34

306

382

35–44

428

262

45–54

294

234

55–59

261

222

60–64

248

329

65–74

367

121

75–84

135

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	999	19.4%
18 and over	4,139	80.6%
65 and over	1,048	20.4%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Black or African American 4.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	4,835	93.4%
Black or African American	229	4.4%
Two or more races	74	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	37	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.6%	7.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 11.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	21.4%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	11.5%
Median income	$91,510

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 34.3%

$300k–$500k 21.8%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$227,800
Median rent / month	$988
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	21.8%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	20.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	83.4%
Electricity	12.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Fuel oil	3.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,316	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	78	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	283	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	598	26.3%
Households with children under 18	578	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	752	33.1%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.9%	24.3%
Married	71.6%	53.1%
Separated	0.7%	1.0%
Widowed	3.6%	6.6%
Divorced	5.2%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 23.5%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	31.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	77	7.8%
Kindergarten	69	7.0%
Elementary school	510	51.9%
High school	195	19.9%
College / grad school	131	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Manufacturing 20.4%

Finance & real estate 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Construction 6.5%

Retail trade 5.7%

Professional & management 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Information 2.6%

Other services 2.0%

Public administration 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.8%
Service	11.4%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	12.7%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.0

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 10.9%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 23.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	311	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.5%
Public insurance	34.4%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,933	96.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,049	98.3%
Born in same state	5,044	98.2%
Born in different state	4,219	82.1%
Foreign born	5	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	89	1.7%
Not a US citizen	85	95.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	719	14%
French	659	12.8%
English	113	2.2%
Irish	39	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	37	0.7%
Arab	24	0.5%
German	16	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	94.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15342

What city is ZIP code 15342 in?

ZIP code 15342 is primarily assigned to Houston, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15342 in?

ZIP code 15342 falls within Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15342 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 15342 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 15342?

ZIP code 15342 has an estimated population of 5,138 residents, with a density of 1,603 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15342?

The median household income in ZIP code 15342 is $91,510, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15342?

The median home value in ZIP code 15342 is $227,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 15342 in?

ZIP code 15342 observes the EST timezone.