City

Houston, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥5,110Population
💰$89,702Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$251,000Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓50.6%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 3.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.3%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic1.7%
Black3.4%
Asian0.1%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads50.6% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma32 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,127 (30.9%)
Some College285 (7.8%)
Associates360 (9.9%)
Bachelors505 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree1,344 (36.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 36.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad30.9%
Some College7.8%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate36.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,702 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$251,000 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,067/mo
Total Housing Units2,493
Vacant Units223

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
66%
About Houston, PA

Houston is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,110 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Houston is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,702 is above the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Houston is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $251,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,067 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Houston is well-educated. 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.51%).

Houston, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Houston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15342 5,110 $89,702 $251,000 $1,067 4.2% 50.6% 83.9%