18080 ZIP Code
Emerald, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 18080 |
| City/Town: | Emerald |
| County: | Lehigh |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 11,251 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,388 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,498 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,835 |
| Median Home Value: | $232,300 |
| Land Area: | 30.2 sq miles
78.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7308, -75.6381 |
Population Information (18080 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,251 | -- |
| Male: | 5,825 | 51.8% |
| Female: | 5,426 | 48.2% |
| Median Age: | 41.3 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 754 | 6.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 757 | 6.7% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 750 | 6.7% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 542 | 4.8% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 365 | 3.2% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,639 | 14.6% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,368 | 12.2% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,242 | 11.0% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 895 | 8.0% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 746 | 6.6% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,300 | 11.6% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 758 | 6.7% |
| 85 years and over: | 135 | 1.2% |
Housing Information (18080 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $232,300 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- |
| Median rent: | $836 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 4,835 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,493 | 92.9% |
| Vacant housing units: | 342 | 7.1% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,628 | 80.7% |
| Renter-occupied: | 865 | 19.3% |
Educational Attainment (18080 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,083 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 134 | 1.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 621 | 7.7% |
| High school graduate: | 3,491 | 43.2% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,203 | 14.9% |
| Associate degree: | 887 | 11.0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 959 | 11.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 788 | 9.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.7% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.6% |
Income Information (18080 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,388 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,006 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $88,375 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,498 / yr. |
Employment (18080 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,365 | -- |
| Employed: | 5,150 | 96.0% |
| Unemployed: | 215 | 4.0% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,572 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,340 | 84.3% |
| Government workers: | 651 | 12.6% |
| Self-employed: | 159 | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (18080 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,636 | 94.5% |
| Black or African American: | 46 | 0.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 73 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 313 | 2.8% |
| Two or more races: | 183 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 399 | 3.5% |
| Mexican: | 835 | 7.4% |
| Puerto Rican: | 12 | 0.1% |
| Cuban: | 550 | 4.9% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 37 | 0.3% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 236 | 2.1% |
Income Distribution (18080 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 171 | 3.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 249 | 5.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 338 | 7.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 300 | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 571 | 12.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 662 | 14.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 630 | 14.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 852 | 19.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 379 | 8.4% |
| $200,000 or more: | 341 | 7.6% |
Commute to Work (18080 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,117 | 79.9% |
| Carpooled: | 486 | 9.4% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 51 | 1.0% |
| Other means: | 6 | 0.1% |
| Worked from home: | 413 | 8.0% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.6 min | -- |
Industry (18080 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 22 | 0.4% |
| Construction: | 423 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing: | 680 | 13.2% |
| Wholesale trade: | 168 | 3.3% |
| Retail trade: | 530 | 10.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 535 | 10.4% |
| Information: | 41 | 0.8% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 198 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 250 | 4.9% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,348 | 26.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 390 | 7.6% |
| Other services: | 270 | 5.2% |
| Public administration: | 295 | 5.7% |
Poverty Status (18080 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.9% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (18080 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,652 | 94.7% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,218 | 73.0% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,017 | 35.7% |
| Without health insurance: | 594 | 5.3% |
Benefits & Assistance (18080 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,290 | 73.2% |
| Social Security income: | 1,899 | 42.3% |
| Retirement income: | 1,089 | 24.2% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 236 | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 76 | 1.7% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 579 | 12.9% |
Housing Types (18080 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,236 | 66.9% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 663 | 13.7% |
| 2 units: | 238 | 4.9% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 145 | 3.0% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 40 | 0.8% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 65 | 1.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 142 | 2.9% |
| Mobile home: | 306 | 6.3% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (18080 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 192 | 4.0% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 278 | 5.7% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 289 | 6.0% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,038 | 21.5% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 693 | 14.3% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 279 | 5.8% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 221 | 4.6% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 166 | 3.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,679 | 34.7% |
Bedrooms (18080 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 91 | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom: | 396 | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 874 | 18.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,301 | 47.6% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 846 | 17.5% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 327 | 6.8% |
Heating Fuel (18080 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 253 | 5.6% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 219 | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,645 | 36.6% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,743 | 38.8% |
| Coal or coke: | 137 | 3.0% |
| Wood: | 426 | 9.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 48 | 1.1% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.4% |
Vehicles Available (18080 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 128 | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,303 | 29.0% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,863 | 41.5% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,199 | 26.7% |
Home Value Distribution (18080 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 237 | 6.5% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 83 | 2.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 626 | 17.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 535 | 14.7% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,234 | 34.0% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 653 | 18.0% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 221 | 6.1% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 39 | 1.1% |
Housing Costs (18080 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,482 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $754 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $836 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.89 |
Households (18080 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,493 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,266 | 50.4% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 852 | 19.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 926 | 20.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 797 | 17.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,422 | 31.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,625 | 36.2% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- |
Marital Status (18080 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,700 | -- |
| Never married: | 1,188 | 25.3% |
| Now married: | 2,501 | 53.2% |
| Separated: | 367 | 7.8% |
| Widowed: | 568 | 12.1% |
| Divorced: | 1,116 | 23.7% |
School Enrollment (18080 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,444 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 227 | 9.3% |
| Kindergarten: | 44 | 1.8% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,275 | 52.2% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 571 | 23.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 327 | 13.4% |
Veterans & Disability (18080 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,769 | -- |
| Veterans: | 891 | 10.2% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,246 | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,590 | 14.1% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 116 | 7.3% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 775 | 48.7% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 699 | 44.0% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18080 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,417 | 92.6% |
| Different house: | 693 | 6.2% |
| Same county: | 295 | 42.6% |
| Different county: | 398 | 57.4% |
| Different state: | 207 | 29.9% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (18080 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,046 | 98.2% |
| Foreign born: | 186 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 205 | 110.2% |
| Not a citizen: | 205 | 110.2% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 205 | 110.2% |
| Asia: | 85 | 45.7% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 56 | 30.1% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (18080 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,497 | -- |
| English only: | 10,002 | 95.3% |
| Language other than English: | 495 | 4.7% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 341 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 134 | 1.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 18 | 0.2% |
| Other languages: | 2 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (18080 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,493 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,115 | 91.6% |
Emerald, PA18080