18049 ZIP Code
Emmaus, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18049 |
| City/Town: | Emmaus |
| County: | Lehigh |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,727 |
| Median Household Income: | $91,232 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,338 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,718 |
| Median Home Value: | $271,400 |
| Land Area: | 15.0 sq miles
38.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5222, -75.4903 |
Population Information (18049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,727 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,550 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,177 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,012 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 896 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,133 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 973 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,290 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,313 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,462 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,860 | 15.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,141 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,364 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,059 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 781 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 443 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $271,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,230 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,718 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,409 | 96.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 309 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,553 | 74.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,856 | 25.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,423 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 101 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 577 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,885 | 28.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,723 | 12.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,527 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,950 | 29.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,660 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18049 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $91,232 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $117,048 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $115,956 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,338 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,663 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,316 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 347 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,877 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,014 | 87.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 937 | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 365 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,820 | 89.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 525 | 2.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 391 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 257 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 731 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 546 | 2.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,178 | 6.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 53 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 609 | 3.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 32 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 484 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18049 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 331 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 102 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 235 | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 313 | 4.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 820 | 11.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,384 | 18.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 735 | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,598 | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,059 | 14.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 832 | 11.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18049 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,167 | 79.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 700 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 173 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 107 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 943 | 9.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18049 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 85 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 541 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,334 | 12.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 456 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,214 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 762 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 145 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 571 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 753 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,020 | 29.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 735 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 472 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 228 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.1% | 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 (18049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,322 | 97.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,970 | 79.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,060 | 32.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 405 | 2.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18049 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,073 | 82.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,345 | 31.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,706 | 23.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 282 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 61 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 648 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18049 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,670 | 60.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,704 | 22.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 405 | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 197 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 147 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 337 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 251 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18049 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 277 | 3.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 459 | 5.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 823 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 820 | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,032 | 13.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 863 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,298 | 16.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 505 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,626 | 21.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18049 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 83 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 807 | 10.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,104 | 14.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,683 | 47.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,721 | 22.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 320 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18049 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,936 | 26.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 291 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,984 | 40.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,976 | 26.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 59 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 86 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 77 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18049 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 229 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,183 | 29.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,018 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,979 | 26.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18049 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 114 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 53 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 413 | 7.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 818 | 14.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,920 | 34.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,757 | 31.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 414 | 7.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 64 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18049 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,888 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $768 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,230 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.38 |
Households (18049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,409 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,344 | 58.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,632 | 22.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 874 | 11.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,883 | 25.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,475 | 33.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,215 | 29.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.52 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18049 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,686 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,645 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,502 | 58.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 63 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 462 | 6.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,883 | 24.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18049 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,833 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 383 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 340 | 8.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,554 | 40.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 840 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 716 | 18.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,006 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 752 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,727 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,063 | 11.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 288 | 14.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 944 | 45.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 831 | 40.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18049 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,023 | 90.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,554 | 8.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,081 | 69.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 431 | 27.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 188 | 12.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 42 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18049 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,699 | 94.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 235 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,028 | 437.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,028 | 437.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,028 | 437.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 257 | 109.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 252 | 107.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 131 | 55.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 3.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18049 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,715 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,202 | 91.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,513 | 8.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 534 | 3.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 151 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 315 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 513 | 2.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18049 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,409 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,165 | 96.7% | 89.4% |
Emmaus, PA18049