15142 ZIP Code — Presto, PA

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15142 is located in Presto, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 2.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,635 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412.

About ZIP code 15142

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $625,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

The gap between median ($114,167) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 75% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 15142 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, and a high rate of remote workers.

1,635

population

2.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15142 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15142

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15142. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Presto	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15106 Carnegie (1.6 mi) 15243 Pittsburgh (2.3 mi) 15064 Morgan (2.6 mi) 15017 Bridgeville (3 mi) 15276 Pittsburgh (3.1 mi) 15031 Cuddy (3.5 mi) 15205 Pittsburgh (3.5 mi) 15228 Pittsburgh (4 mi) 15241 Pittsburgh (4.1 mi) 15220 Pittsburgh (4.2 mi) 15216 Pittsburgh (4.5 mi) 15071 Oakdale (4.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,635
Population density	727 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	2.25 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.3847
Longitude	-80.1167
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	7.5%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	16.6%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	55.6%	7.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,635

Population

727

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$114,167

Median household income

$115,776

Per capita income

$625,000

Median home value

$1,620

Median monthly rent

62.6%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

565

Housing units

75.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

119

35–44

104

122

45–54

106

55–59

60–64

162

65–74

142

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	268	16.4%
18 and over	1,367	83.6%
65 and over	383	23.4%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Asian 4.6%

Two or more races 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,502	91.9%
Asian	75	4.6%
Two or more races	51	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	7.5%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	16.6%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	55.6%	7.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 10.9%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 37.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	10.9%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	37.8%
Median income	$114,167

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.8%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 3.6%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 48.7%

$1M+ 20.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$625,000
Median rent / month	$1,620
Owner occupied	62.6%
Renter occupied	37.4%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	44.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.9%
2000–2009	43.9%
1990–1999	26.0%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	2.1%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	19.2%
2 bedrooms	16.1%
3 bedrooms	27.3%
4 bedrooms	29.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	34.1%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	19.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	79.9%
Electricity	14.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	375	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	83	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	208	25.9%
Female householder, no spouse	138	17.2%
Households with children under 18	132	16.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	258	32.1%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.8%	17.5%
Married	45.9%	61.1%
Separated	1.5%	7.9%
Widowed	7.4%	4.9%
Divorced	5.4%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 10.5%

Some college, no degree 6.8%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 42.7%

Graduate / professional 32.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	75.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	188	66.7%
High school	39	13.8%
College / grad school	55	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Professional & management 19.8%

Finance & real estate 19.0%

Retail trade 10.5%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Other services 1.6%

Public administration 1.6%

Construction 1.0%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	69.9%
Service	3.1%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	2.3%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	4.1%
Self-employed	15.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	24.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.0%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.8%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.5%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	9.7%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	6.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	74.5%
Cholesterol screening	93.8%
Teeth loss	7.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	159	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.3%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	2.5%
65 and over	23.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	96.8%
Public insurance	25.6%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,594	97.5%
Spanish	29	1.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	29	1.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,557	95.2%
Born in same state	1,517	92.8%
Born in different state	1,101	67.3%
Foreign born	40	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	78	4.8%
Not a US citizen	61	78.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	168	10.3%
French	115	7%
Irish	32	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	1.4%
Norwegian	20	1.2%
Polish	18	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15142

What city is ZIP code 15142 in?

ZIP code 15142 is primarily assigned to Presto, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15142 in?

ZIP code 15142 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15142?

75% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 15142 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 15142 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15142?

The median home value in ZIP code 15142 is $625,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15142?

The median household income in ZIP code 15142 is $114,167, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15142 in?

ZIP code 15142 observes the EST timezone.