18042 ZIP Code
Easton, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18042 |
| City/Town: | Easton |
| County: | Northampton |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,818 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,638 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,355 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,881 |
| Median Home Value: | $178,600 |
| Land Area: | 22.1 sq miles
57.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6436, -75.2266 |
Population Information (18042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,818 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,581 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,237 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,096 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,556 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,566 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,194 | 9.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,771 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,250 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,810 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,326 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,179 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,570 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,121 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,666 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 713 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $178,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,233 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,881 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,351 | 91.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,530 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,989 | 55.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,362 | 45.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,635 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,062 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,530 | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,052 | 37.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,614 | 15.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,619 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,720 | 15.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,038 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18042 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,638 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,007 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,422 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,355 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,262 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,283 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 979 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,656 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,261 | 86.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,091 | 9.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 902 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,784 | 64.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,780 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 113 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,167 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,349 | 9.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,625 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,347 | 14.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,092 | 20.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,302 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,202 | 7.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 116 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,472 | 10.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18042 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 700 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 517 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,224 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,366 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,840 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,893 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,694 | 16.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,726 | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,281 | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,110 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18042 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,895 | 71.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,550 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 392 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,052 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 525 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,374 | 10.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18042 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 216 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,670 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,340 | 10.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 369 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,720 | 12.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,840 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 493 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 890 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,916 | 8.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,298 | 28.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,775 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,002 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 754 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (18042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 41,633 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,295 | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,188 | 36.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,138 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18042 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,083 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,327 | 32.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,997 | 24.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,142 | 7.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 678 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,702 | 16.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18042 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,729 | 32.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 6,034 | 33.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,019 | 11.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 964 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 947 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 840 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,151 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 184 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18042 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 630 | 3.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,215 | 6.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 779 | 4.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 976 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,246 | 7.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 508 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,414 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,090 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 10,017 | 56.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18042 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 615 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,794 | 15.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,540 | 25.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,663 | 37.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,438 | 13.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 831 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18042 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,707 | 53.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 560 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,057 | 24.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,531 | 15.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 74 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 218 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 68 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 116 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18042 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,602 | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,863 | 35.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,218 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,668 | 16.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18042 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 257 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 915 | 10.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,979 | 22.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,957 | 21.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,145 | 23.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,257 | 14.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 386 | 4.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 93 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18042 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,600 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $617 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,233 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (18042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,351 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,040 | 43.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,632 | 16.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,402 | 20.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,565 | 27.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,917 | 30.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,729 | 28.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18042 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,681 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,321 | 44.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,680 | 41.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 513 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,678 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,163 | 38.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18042 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,146 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 618 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 545 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,873 | 31.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,560 | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,550 | 37.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,682 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,109 | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 43,771 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,408 | 12.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 500 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,947 | 54.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,961 | 36.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18042 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,609 | 83.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,818 | 15.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,859 | 41.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,614 | 53.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,350 | 34.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 345 | 5.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,233 | 87.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,280 | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,585 | 436.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,585 | 436.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,585 | 436.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 424 | 33.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 97 | 7.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 17 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,882 | 303.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 87 | 6.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18042 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,722 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,628 | 81.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,094 | 18.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,690 | 15.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 736 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 476 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 192 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18042 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,351 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,114 | 92.4% | 89.4% |
Easton, PA18042