18049 ZIP Code – Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Located in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, ZIP code 18049 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Lehigh County with a population of approximately 18,727 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $91,232, which is above the Pennsylvania average and above the national figure. The median home value of $271,400 is near the national average, with 71.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,230 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 79% single-family (decreasing), 12% apartments (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.

At 2.7%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. An estimated 5.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 42.2, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 18092, 18046, 18103.

ZIP Code 18049 Data

Population 18,727

Median Household Income $91,232

Median Home Value $271,400

Median Rent $1,230

Median Age 42.2

Unemployment Rate 2.7%

Poverty Rate 5.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.8%

County Lehigh County

State Pennsylvania

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ZIP 18049 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.

Metric	ZIP 18049	PA Avg.	U.S. Avg.
Population	18k	7,172	10k
Median Household Income	$91k	$73k	$73k
Median Home Value	$271k	$200k	$258k
Median Rent	$1,230	$994	$1,088
Median Age	42.2	44.6	43.2
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	4.9%	5.0%
Poverty Rate	5.4%	10.9%	13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.8%	25.2%	26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code	City	Population	Median Income
18092	ZIONSVILLE	3,078	$95,000
18046	EAST TEXAS	142	Not provided
18103	ALLENTOWN	48,344	$70,069
18062	MACUNGIE	26,722	$102,380
18034	CENTER VALLEY	9,228	$126,149