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Houston, PA
Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15342.
Population
1,313
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,196
ZIP codes
1
Houston and its ZIP codes
Houston at a glance
- Houston is about 11 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,773 a year, 17% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,800 (20% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Houston, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Houston, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,773
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$203,800
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
62.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (290), Irish Americans (174), Italian Americans (144).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Houston.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,598
89,399 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,764
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $7,957 per person
How people get to work
Houston, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled14.4%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Houston, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,069
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
468
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 20°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Houston
1 in or overlapping Houston. Population shown
Cities near Houston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 0.6 mi | 0.4 |
| StrabaneCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 0.3 |
| McGovernCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 2.3 |
| CanonsburgBorough | 1.7 mi | 2.3 |
| MeadowlandsCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.9 |
| MuseCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.6 |
| SouthpointeCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.6 |
| WestlandCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| HendersonvilleCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Cecil-BishopCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.8 |
| ThompsonvilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.1 |
| WashingtonCity | 5.3 mi | 2.9 |
| East WashingtonBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| WylandvilleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.5 |
| LawrenceCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| HickoryCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Houston, PA in?
- Houston is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Houston, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Houston include 15342.
- What is the population of Houston, PA?
- About 1,313 people live in Houston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Houston?
- Nearby places include Midland (0.6 mi), Strabane (0.7 mi), McGovern (1.3 mi), Canonsburg (1.7 mi), Meadowlands (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023