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Easton, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18040

Northampton County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

15,742
359/sq mi
$107,016
Median income
$360,800
Median home value
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Easton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
359
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18040 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18040 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, home to 15,742 residents across 43.9 square miles, a density of 359 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18040 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,016 (37% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $53,330. Local economic indicators show a 4.8% poverty rate alongside 3.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $360,800 (59% above the state average) with median rent at $1,397 per month, and 91.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Northampton County, letting you compare 18040 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 18040

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Easton, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18040.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18040, Easton, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

15,742

Population

43.9

Area (sq mi)

359

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18040?

45.2

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

14.9%

Foreign-Born

White 69.1%
African American 10.2%
Asian 7.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$107,016

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$53,330

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18040 ranks nationally

Easton, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$107,016 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,806

Total Housing Units

6,668

Occupied Units

138

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.1%
Renter 8.9%

$360,800

Median Home Value

+59% vs state

$1,397

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18040 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 165
2021 +12.4% 185
2022 +15.1% 213
2023 +7.9% 230
2024 +4.4% 240

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 276 business establishments in ZIP 18040, employing approximately 5,288 people with a combined annual payroll of $272,576,000.

276

Businesses

5,288

Employees

$272.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 32 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 30 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 30 10.9%
Manufacturing 28 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 26 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 8.0%
Construction 21 7.6%
Wholesale trade 17 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 5.8%
Finance and insurance 12 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 11 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.5%
Educational services 6 2.2%
Information 5 1.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 18040 vs 18085 →

ZIP 18040 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18040 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 18040 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 18040 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
18085 Tatamy, PA 1,119 1.8 mi
18083 Stockertown, PA 530 2.5 mi
18063 Martins Creek, PA 548 3.7 mi
18042 Easton, PA 41,570 6.5 mi
18045 Easton, PA 26,391 4.5 mi
08865 Phillipsburg, NJ 29,840 4.5 mi
18064 Nazareth, PA 24,073 5.1 mi
18072 Pen Argyl, PA 6,571 7.2 mi
18013 Bangor, PA 17,802 7.9 mi
08886 Stewartsville, NJ 7,077 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Northampton County

18042 standard
Easton, PA
Pop: 41,570
18017 standard
Bethlehem, PA
Pop: 37,549
18015 standard
Bethlehem, PA
Pop: 32,832
18045 standard
Easton, PA
Pop: 26,391
18064 standard
Nazareth, PA
Pop: 24,073
18020 standard
Bethlehem, PA
Pop: 20,447

Related Areas

Northampton County Easton, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18040 in? ▼
ZIP code 18040 (Easton) is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Northampton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/northampton-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18040? ▼
ZIP code 18040 in Easton, PA has a population of 15,742 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18040? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18040 is $107,016, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18040? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18040 is $360,800, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18040? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18040 is White at 69.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18040? ▼
ZIP code 18040 has 276 business establishments employing approximately 5,288 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18040? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18040 are: Retail trade (32), Accommodation and food services (30), Other services (except public administration) (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18040? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18040 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18040? ▼
In ZIP code 18040, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 18040? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18040 is 30.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18040? ▼
In ZIP code 18040, approximately 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18040? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18040 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.