18042 ZIP Code – Easton, Pennsylvania
18042 is a ZIP code serving Easton, Pennsylvania in Northampton County with a population of approximately 44,818 residents. At $71,638, the median household income here runs near the Pennsylvania average and near the U.S. average. The median home value of $178,600 is below the national average, with 55.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,233, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 66% single-family (decreasing), 15% apartments (decreasing), 18% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average. An estimated 13.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. About 27.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. At 36.4, the median age is below the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 18045, 08865, 18020.
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ZIP 18042 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 18042 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $71k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $178k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,233 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.1% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 18045 – Easton
- 08865 – Phillipsburg
- 18020 – Bethlehem
- 18055 – Hellertown
- 18077 – Riegelsville
- 08804 – Bloomsbury
- 18085 – Tatamy
- 18040 – Easton
- 18081 – Springtown
- 08886 – Stewartsville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18045 | EASTON | 29,563 | $104,285 |
| 08865 | PHILLIPSBURG | 30,561 | $73,519 |
| 18020 | BETHLEHEM | 21,153 | $118,048 |
| 18055 | HELLERTOWN | 11,796 | $82,341 |
| 18077 | RIEGELSVILLE | 2,303 | $86,821 |